Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S9100

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.