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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8000

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 13 months earlier than the S8000 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX200 IS scores against the S8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S8000

 SX200 IS S8000 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S8000 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJune 2010May 2009More recent by 13 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S8000

 SX200 IS S8000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS provides physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS versus the S8000.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and S8000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and S8000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S8000 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
28
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Nikon S8000 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S8000
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S8000
62
lighter than average (247g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix S8000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 183 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $300