Nikon S8100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon S8100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly close but the S8100 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S8100 was brought out 3 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S8100 matches up against the XZ-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 has external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S8100 vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and XZ-2 iHS is 93 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and XZ-2 iHS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The S8100 uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The older S8100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.