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Canon A800 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Canon A800 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon A800 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A800 versus Nikon S8200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was launched 7 months prior to the S8200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the A800 matches up versus the S8200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Nikon S8200

 A800 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon A800

 S8200 A800 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution961k115kSharper display (+846k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Nikon S8200

 A800 S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A800 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A800 has outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A800 and the S8200.

Canon A800 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and S8200 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and S8200.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A800 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography details
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography details
26
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A800
Street photography with Nikon S8200
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (213g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
29
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (300 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography information
Nikon S8200 Travel photography information
55
good battery life (300 CIPA)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (213 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography info
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography info
27
good battery life (300 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging features
Nikon S8200 Vlogging features
24
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (213g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Canon A800 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Nikon S8200
 Canon PowerShot A800Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A800 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 3 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lbs) 213 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 250 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $90 $329