Nikon S8000 vs Nikon W300

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon S8000 and Nikon W300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was revealed 8 years earlier than the W300 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S8000 matches up vs the W300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Nikon Coolpix W300. The full galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Nikon W300 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S8000 and Nikon W300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S8000 compared to the W300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and W300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon W300 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.