Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800
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![Nikon Coolpix S8100 front Nikon Coolpix S8100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S8100/Nikon-S8100-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800/Sony-W800-front.jpg)
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2014
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S8100 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The S8100 was announced 4 years before the W800 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S8100 scores vs the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Sony W800
S8100 | W800 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon S8100
W800 | S8100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 41 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Sony W800
S8100 | W800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8100 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S8100 and Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S8100 and the W800.
![Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800 size comparison Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and W800.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W800 to render greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S8100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W800-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-09-08 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 180g (0.40 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $299 | $90 |