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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S8000
(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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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled 20 months later than the S8000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the S3300 grades against the S8000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S8000

 S3300 S8000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 20 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S3300

 S8000 S3300 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S8000

 S3300 S8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3300 against the S8000.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and S8000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and S8000.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3300 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S3300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography info
Nikon S8000 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography factors
Nikon S8000 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography features
Nikon S8000 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
37
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Nikon S8000
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 183 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $99 $300