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Nikon S8100 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Nikon S8100 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9300
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Nikon S8100 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S8100 and Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was brought out 10 months earlier than the S9100 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S8100 matches up vs the S9100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon S9100

 S8100 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S8100

 S9100 S8100 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2010More modern by 10 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Nikon S9100

 S8100 S9100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8100 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 has outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Nikon S8100 and Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S8100 versus the S9100.

Nikon S8100 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and S9100.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S8100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S8100 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
26
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8100
Street photography with Nikon S9100
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (214 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8100
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography information
Nikon S9100 Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than average (214g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (270 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography info
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
40
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S8100 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8100 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-09-08 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life 220 shots 270 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $329