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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon S5100 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was introduced 3 months later than the S8000 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S5100 grades against the S8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon S8000

 S5100 S8000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S5100

 S8000 S5100 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Nikon S8000

 S5100 S8000 
IntroducedAugust 2010June 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S5100 versus the S8000.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and S8000.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S8000 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5100
Sports photography with Nikon S8000
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography advice
Nikon S8000 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition in class (132g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
61
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography details
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography details
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5100
Vlogging with Nikon S8000
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lbs) 183 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL10 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $300