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Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(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
Sony S950
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Sony S950

 S8000 S950 
AnnouncedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Nikon S8000

 S950 S8000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Sony S950

 S8000 S950 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography features
Sony S950 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography advice
Sony S950 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8000
Sports photography with Sony S950
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8000
Travel photography with Sony S950
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging details
Sony S950 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon S8000 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Sony S950
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
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