Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950
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Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2009
Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S8000 was introduced 17 months after the S950 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S8000 scores versus the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Sony S950
S8000 | S950 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 17 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Nikon S8000
S950 | S8000 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Sony S950
S8000 | S950 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S8000 vs the S950.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and S950.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S8000 to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent S8000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 183g (0.40 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $130 |