Nikon S8100 vs Sony RX100 VII

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon S8100 and Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the S8100 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S8100 was released 10 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S8100 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S8100 scores vs the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 has outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S8100 against the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and RX100 VII is 93 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and RX100 VII.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S8100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S8100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.