Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SZ-15

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus SZ-15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was unveiled 3 years prior to the SZ-15 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S8100 matches up against the SZ-15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Olympus SZ-15. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 has external 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) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S8100 against the SZ-15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and SZ-15 is 93 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and SZ-15.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-15 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S8100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.