Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon S8100 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S8100 was unveiled 16 months prior to the WX70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S8100 scores vs the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Sony WX70
S8100 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S8100
WX70 | S8100 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | September 2010 | Newer by 16 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Sony WX70
S8100 | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S8100 comes with external 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) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S8100 versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S8100 against the WX70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and WX70.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S8100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-09-08 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 180g (0.40 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $299 | $242 |