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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 7 months after the S8000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the S8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon S8000

 A3200 IS S8000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon A3200 IS

 S8000 A3200 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S8000

 A3200 IS S8000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS has got outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3200 IS and the S8000.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and S8000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher A3200 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography advice
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Travel photography highlights
72
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S8000 Vlogging features
34
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISNikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Nikon Coolpix S8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
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 149g (0.33 lb) 183g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 ID NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $300