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Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S8100 and Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was launched 4 years before the WX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S8100 grades versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Sony WX350

 S8100 WX350 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon S8100

 WX350 S8100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2010Newer by 41 months

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Sony WX350

 S8100 WX350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 has 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S8100 and Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S8100 vs the WX350.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and WX350.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX350 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S8100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
26
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8100
Travel photography with Sony WX350
55
has built in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging info
Sony WX350 Vlogging info
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-08 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 470 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $299 $270