Nikon Coolpix S8000 vs Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S8000 and the Nikon Coolpix S8100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 was introduced in June 2010 and Nikon Coolpix S8100 was introduced in September 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S8100 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 160 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S8000
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S8100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Nikon Coolpix S8100.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon S8000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S8000 over Nikon Coolpix S8100.

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 vs Nikon Coolpix S8100
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 160
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4000 x 3000
      Single Autofocus vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Nikon S8200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS7
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Pentax WG-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Leica Q-P
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Olympus TG-810
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Casio EX-Z270
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      1/2.5-inch

      10 MP

      Olympus TG-2 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Panasonic TS2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Fujifilm XP70
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon S8100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S8100 over Nikon Coolpix S8000.

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 vs Nikon Coolpix S8100
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Min Macro Focus Distance 2 cm vs 1 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Lighter 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz) vs 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

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      Nikon S8200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon G11
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S8000 Nikon Coolpix S8100
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Light183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S8000 Nikon Coolpix S8100
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.2 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Nikon Coolpix S8100 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Nikon Coolpix S8100 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 3,200.

      Nikon Coolpix S8100 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with Expeed C2 processor.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Nikon Coolpix S8100 come with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots on Nikon Coolpix S8100.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S8000, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S8100. Nikon Coolpix S8000 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix S8100 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 body has dimensions of 103 x 57 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 1.06") and Nikon Coolpix S8100 body has dimensions of 104 x 60 x 30 mm (4.09 x 2.36 x 1.18"). Nikon Coolpix S8000 weighs 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S8100 weighs 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      103 mm

      57 mm

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      104 mm

      60 mm

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      57 mm

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      27 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Nikon Coolpix S8100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Nikon Coolpix S8100 and give them scores of 54 and 59 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      OVERALL
      54
      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


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