Nikon S8100 vs Sony S930
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony S930 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009
Nikon S8100 vs Sony S930 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon S8100 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S8100 was introduced 21 months after the S930 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S8100 matches up against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S8100 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Sony S930
S8100 | S930 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 21 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 112k | Sharper display (+809k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon S8100
S930 | S8100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Sony S930
S8100 | S930 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8100 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S8100 versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S8100 against the S930.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S8100 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and S930.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S8100 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern S8100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-09-08 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.4" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 1/8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 180 gr (0.40 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $299 | $219 |