Nikon S31 vs Nikon S8000

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S31 versus Nikon S8000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and S8000 (14MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and S8000 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The S31 was brought out 3 years after the S8000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S31 matches up against the S8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S31 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S31 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has specifications of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S31 versus Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S31 against the S8000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and S8000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and S8000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S31 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon S8000 will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer S31 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.