Nikon S8100 vs Nikon S9100
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Nikon S8100 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S8100 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon S9100
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S8100
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Released | July 2011 | September 2010 | More modern by 10 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Nikon S9100
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Same 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S8100 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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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 |