Nikon S8100 vs Sony H50

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S8100 versus Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was released 21 months after the H50 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S8100 scores versus the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S8100 versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S8100 vs the H50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and H50.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S8100 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S8100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.