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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was launched 19 months before the S8100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S620 scores vs the S8100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S8100

 S620 S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon S620

 S8100 S620 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2009More modern by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Nikon S8100

 S620 S8100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 enjoys outer dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S620 vs the S8100.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and S8100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and S8100.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S620 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography information
Nikon S8100 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography features
Nikon S8100 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Nikon S8100
62
lighter than average (120 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
55
flash built-in
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging advice
Nikon S8100 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Nikon S8100
 Nikon Coolpix S620Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $37 $299