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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S800c

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2013
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S800c Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S800c, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 4 years before the S800c which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX200 IS grades vs the S800c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S800c

 SX200 IS S800c 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon SX200 IS

 S800c SX200 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2013May 2009More modern by 45 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k230kCrisper display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S800c

 SX200 IS S800c 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS against the S800c.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and S800c is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and S800c.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S800c to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S800c Portrait photography info
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S800c
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (140 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S800c Travel photography info
63
lighter than others (247 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (140 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (140 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S800c Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S800c
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix S800c
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 184 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 140 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $290