Nikon S8100 vs Sony W710

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S8100 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was unveiled 3 years before the W710 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S8100 grades versus the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S8100 comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Nikon S8100 and Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S8100 compared to the W710.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and W710.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S8100 will be behind in sensor tech.