Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100
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![Nikon Coolpix S3500 front Nikon Coolpix S3500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500/Nikon-S3500-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S8100 front Nikon Coolpix S8100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S8100/Nikon-S8100-front.jpg)
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35 Features
36 Overall
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S8100
S3500 | S8100 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon S3500
S8100 | S3500 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S8100
S3500 | S8100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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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 |