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Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

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
  • Released June 2010
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9300
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Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon S8000 versus Nikon S9100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the S9100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S8000 matches up against the S9100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S9100

 S8000 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S8000

 S9100 S8000 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Nikon S9100

 S8000 S9100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 has outer 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) while the Nikon S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S8000 versus the S9100.

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and S9100.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S8000 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S8000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
32
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography info
Nikon S9100 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography information
Nikon S9100 Travel photography information
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography details
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
39
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 270 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $329