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Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched June 2010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon S8000 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S8000 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the WX10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S8000 scores vs the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Sony WX10

 S8000 WX10 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Nikon S8000

 WX10 S8000 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Sony WX10

 S8000 WX10 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S8000 and the WX10.

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and WX10.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX10 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX10 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX10 Travel photography highlights
61
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Sony WX10
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $200