Nikon S8100 vs Sony H55
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed September 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
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Below is a complete overview of the Nikon S8100 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S8100 was revealed 3 months later than the H55 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S8100 grades against the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Sony H55
| S8100 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon S8100
| H55 | S8100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Sony H55
| S8100 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Nikon S8100 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8100 comes with exterior 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) while the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Nikon S8100 versus Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S8100 compared to the H55.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S8100 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and H55.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H55 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-09-08 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | Bionz |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 180 grams (0.40 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $299 | $235 |