Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8000

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S8000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.