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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
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
  • Launched June 2010
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was announced 8 months later than the S8000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S6100 grades versus the S8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S8000

 S6100 S8000 
LaunchedFebruary 2011June 2010Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S6100

 S8000 S6100 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S8000

 S6100 S8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6100 compared to the S8000.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and S8000.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6100 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S6100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6100
Sports photography with Nikon S8000
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography info
Nikon S8000 Travel photography info
65
offers focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography info
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging info
Nikon S8000 Vlogging info
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-09 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 183 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $195 $300