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Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released June 2010
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S8000 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was introduced 2 months earlier than the S8100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S8000 scores vs the S8100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S8100

 S8000 S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon S8000

 S8100 S8000 

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Nikon S8100

 S8000 S8100 
AnnouncedJune 2010September 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S8000 vs the S8100.

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and S8100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and S8100.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S8000 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8000
Street photography with Nikon S8100
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography advice
Nikon S8100 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography features
Nikon S8100 Travel photography features
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
flash built-in
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
Landscape photography with Nikon S8100
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Nikon S8100
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $299