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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S8200

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced August 2011
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Nikon S8200

 SX120 IS S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon SX120 IS

 S8200 SX120 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months
Display resolution961k230kSharper display (+731k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S8200

 SX120 IS S8200 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

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

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
33
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography info
Nikon S8200 Street photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (285g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (213g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S8200 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (213 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX120 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S8200 Vlogging info
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (213g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S8200
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISNikon Coolpix S8200
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