Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8000
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Announced June 2010
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Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S1000pj was introduced 10 months earlier than the S8000 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S1000pj grades against the S8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon S8000
| S1000pj | S8000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S1000pj
| S8000 | S1000pj | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2010 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S8000
| S1000pj | S8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1000pj compared to the S8000.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and S8000 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and S8000.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S8000 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-08-04 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 183 gr (0.40 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $289 | $300 |