Reasons to choose Coolpix S610
Released in 2008, Coolpix S610 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 177 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S610
vs Nikon Coolpix S8100
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix S61028 mm²
Coolpix S8100- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The Coolpix S8100 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix S610MetricCoolpix S8100
10 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.67 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
2.77 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
36.07 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
177 gWeight180 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion (EN-EL10) Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL12 Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix S8100 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix S610 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S8100 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S8100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S8100
Released in 2010, Coolpix S8100 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.