Nikon S8000 vs Sony A7S II

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S8000 versus Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S8000 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The S8000 was manufactured 6 years prior to the A7S II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S8000 matches up vs the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S8000 against the A7S II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and A7S II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and A7S II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S8000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon S8000 will show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.