Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8200

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Nikon. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was revealed 6 months before the S8200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S6100 matches up versus the S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6100 against the S8200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and S8200 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and S8200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.