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Canon D10 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Canon D10 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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 D10 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon D10 versus Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was revealed 3 years before the S8200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D10 scores vs the S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Nikon S8200

 D10 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon D10

 S8200 D10 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution961k230kSharper screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Nikon S8200

 D10 S8200 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon D10 has external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D10 versus Nikon S8200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D10 versus the S8200.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and S8200 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and S8200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S8200 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older D10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography factors
31
manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography features
Nikon S8200 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (213g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography info
Nikon S8200 Travel photography info
53
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (213 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging features
Nikon S8200 Vlogging features
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (213g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Canon D10 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Nikon S8200
 Canon PowerShot D10Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 961 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 213 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 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 - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $329