Nikon S31 vs Nikon S8100

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S31 versus Nikon S8100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Nikon. The resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is very comparable but the S31 (1/2.9") and S8100 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S31 was revealed 2 years after the S8100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S31 grades against the S8100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S31 versus the S8100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S31 and S8100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and S8100.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S31 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S8100 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer S31 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.