Nikon S7000 vs Nikon S8000

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon S7000 vs Nikon S8000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Nikon. The resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was released 4 years after the S8000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S7000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S8000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S7000 matches up against the S8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S7000 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S7000 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S7000 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S7000 versus the S8000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and S8000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S7000 and S8000.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S7000 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern S7000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.