Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was brought out 17 months earlier than the SZ-31MR iHS making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S8100 grades versus the SZ-31MR iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S8100 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and SZ-31MR iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and SZ-31MR iHS.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S8100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.