Nikon S8100 vs Sony W800

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

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.