Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon S8000 and Nikon P300 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S8000 has external dimensions of 103 x 57 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 1.06″) and weighs 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P300 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon S8000 and the Nikon P300. Nikon S8000 has the same height with Nikon P300. On the other hand, with a width of 57mm, it is 1 narrower and also with a thickness of 27mm, it is 5mm thinner than Nikon P300.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon S8000 and Nikon P300.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S8000 and Nikon P300.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S8000 is 6g lighter than the Nikon P300 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix S8000 nor Nikon Coolpix P300 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon S8000 and Nikon P300's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.