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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8200

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A3000 IS vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was launched 19 months before the S8200 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3000 IS scores versus the S8200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S8200

 A3000 IS S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon A3000 IS

 S8200 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution961k230kCrisper display (+731k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S8200

 A3000 IS S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A3000 IS and the S8200.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and S8200 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and S8200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S8200 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography details
Nikon S8200 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S8200 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S8200
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 961 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 213 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $240 $329