Nikon S8000 vs Sony W610

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S8000 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was revealed 19 months before the W610 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S8000 grades vs the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 offers external measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S8000 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S8000 against the W610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and W610.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.