Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8100
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Revealed September 2010
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8100 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S3300 was manufactured 18 months later than the S8100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S3300 grades against the S8100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S8100
S3300 | S8100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | September 2010 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon S3300
S8100 | S3300 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S8100
S3300 | S8100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S8100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S3300 vs the S8100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and S8100 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and S8100.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3300 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S3300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2010-09-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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 distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $99 | $299 |