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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2013
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released September 2010
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S8100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was released 2 years after the S8100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S3500 grades against the S8100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S8100

 S3500 S8100 
ReleasedFebruary 2013September 2010Newer by 30 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon S3500

 S8100 S3500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S8100

 S3500 S8100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S3500 versus the S8100.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and S8100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and S8100.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer S3500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography information
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography information
33
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography factors
Nikon S8100 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography details
Nikon S8100 Sports photography details
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography factors
Nikon S8100 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
flash built-in
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging info
Nikon S8100 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Nikon S8100
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-21 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
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
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 129 gr (0.28 lb) 180 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $85 $299