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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released September 2010
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8100 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S1000pj versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was launched 13 months before the S8100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1000pj scores vs the S8100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon S8100

 S1000pj S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon S1000pj

 S8100 S1000pj 
ReleasedSeptember 2010August 2009Newer by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S8100

 S1000pj S8100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S1000pj versus Nikon S8100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1000pj versus the S8100.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and S8100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and S8100.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography details
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Nikon S8100
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography features
Nikon S8100 Sports photography features
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography information
Nikon S8100 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
55
has built in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography details
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
Nikon S8100 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
30
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S8100
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjNikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Nikon Coolpix S8100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-04 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $289 $299