Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 550WP

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S8100 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was launched 21 months after the 550WP which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the S8100 matches up vs the 550WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 offers external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S8100 against the 550WP.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and 550WP is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and 550WP.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S8100 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern S8100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.