Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S8200
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Released August 2009
(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
- Introduced August 2011

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S8200 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S8200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and S8200 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S8200 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

The SX120 IS was brought out 24 months earlier than the S8200 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX120 IS scores versus the S8200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Nikon S8200
SX120 IS | S8200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon SX120 IS
S8200 | SX120 IS | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Display resolution | 961k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+731k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S8200
SX120 IS | S8200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has measurements 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 SX120 IS and Nikon S8200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS and the S8200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and S8200 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and S8200.
To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S8200 will offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8200 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-08-19 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 961k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500s | - |
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), 160 x 120 (15 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 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 285 grams (0.63 lb) | 213 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 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 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $329 |