Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon S8200

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the S8200 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX10 IS grades versus the S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS provides outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS versus the S8200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and S8200 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and S8200.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.