Nikon S8100 vs Sony A6400

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon S8100 and Sony A6400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the S8100 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S8100 was brought out 9 years prior to the A6400 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S8100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S8100 grades vs the A6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S8100 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S8100 and Sony A6400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S8100 and the A6400.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and A6400 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and A6400.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S8100 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A6400 will resolve greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S8100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.