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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was announced 7 months prior to the S8200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A2200 grades against the S8200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S8200

 A2200 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon A2200

 S8200 A2200 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kClearer screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S8200

 A2200 S8200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2200 features outer measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A2200 versus the S8200.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and S8200 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and S8200.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S8200 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography info
Nikon S8200 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average (213g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2200
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (280 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography info
Nikon S8200 Travel photography info
70
good battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (213 grams)
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (250 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography features
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography features
36
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (250 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon S8200
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 213 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $139 $329