Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the SZ-30MR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S8100 matches up vs the SZ-30MR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S8100 versus the SZ-30MR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and SZ-30MR is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.