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Nikon S8100 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S8100 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(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
Sony S930
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Sony S930

 S8100 S930 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 21 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kSharper display (+809k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon S8100

 S930 S8100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Sony S930

 S8100 S930 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography info
Sony S930 Landscape photography info
32
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Sony S930
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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