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Nikon S8100 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Nikon S8100 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2009
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S8100 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was revealed 17 months later than the H20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S8100 grades vs the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Sony H20

 S8100 H20 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010May 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon S8100

 H20 S8100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Sony H20

 S8100 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S8100 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 has got physical measurements 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 H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S8100 vs the H20.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and H20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S8100 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer S8100 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
26
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography advice
Sony H20 Sports photography advice
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (250g)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8100
Landscape photography with Sony H20
31
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-08 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $249