Nikon S8100 vs Sony HX10V

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S8100 vs Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the HX10V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S8100 grades vs the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 comes with external 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 HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S8100 compared to the HX10V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and HX10V.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S8100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.