Nikon S8100 vs Sony W650

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S8100 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was released 16 months before the W650 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S8100 scores against the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 features outer 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) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S8100 and Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S8100 against the W650.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and W650.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W650 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S8100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.