Nikon Coolpix S8100 vs Nikon Coolpix S4100

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S8100 and the Nikon Coolpix S4100, 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 S8100 was introduced in September 2010 and Nikon Coolpix S4100 was introduced in February 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      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

      Nikon Coolpix S4100 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S8100
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S4100
      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 S8100 and Nikon Coolpix S4100.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      •   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)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   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 - 190 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      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 S4100.

      Nikon Coolpix S8100 vs Nikon Coolpix S4100
      Reachs More Telephoto 300 mm vs 130 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/6.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 10 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 0.7 fps
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output vs
      Longer Battery Life 220 shots vs 190 shots

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      Nikon S8200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon S8000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 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

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S4100

      Nikon S4100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S4100 over Nikon Coolpix S8100.

      Nikon Coolpix S8100 vs Nikon Coolpix S4100
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 160 vs 80
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4320 x 3240
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 30 mm vs 26 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/3.2
      Touch Screen vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S4100.

      Nikon S4300
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S4000
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.0 MP

      Canon G1 X III
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon B500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Olympus SZ-10
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 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 S8100 Nikon Coolpix S4100
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S8100 Nikon Coolpix S4100
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life220 shots190 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Nikon Coolpix S4100 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively. Nikon Coolpix S4100 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Nikon Coolpix S4100) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      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 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 3,200. Nikon Coolpix S4100 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 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. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S8100 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots and Nikon Coolpix S4100 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 190 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S8100 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S4100 has a single SD /SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S8100, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S4100. Nikon Coolpix S8100 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix S4100 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.50 m on Nikon Coolpix S4100..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S8100 body has dimensions of 104 x 60 x 30 mm (4.09 x 2.36 x 1.18") and Nikon Coolpix S4100 body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.79"). Nikon Coolpix S8100 weighs 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S4100 weighs [].

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

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      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Nikon Coolpix S4100

      Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Nikon Coolpix S4100 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 S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      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
      GOOD
      71
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      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
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      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)
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      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
      POOR
      50
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Nikon Coolpix S4100 and give them scores of 59 and 53 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 S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      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
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

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

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      77
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No 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 S8100

      Nikon Coolpix S4100

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      BAD
      23
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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