Nikon S8100 vs Sigma Quattro

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S8100 versus Sigma Quattro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the S8100 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The S8100 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the Quattro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S8100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S8100 grades against the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Nikon S8100 versus Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S8100 vs the Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and Quattro is 93 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and Quattro.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S8100 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with greater detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S8100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.