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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8200

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 3 years before the S8200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX200 IS scores versus the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S8200

 SX200 IS S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S8200 SX200 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2011May 2009More recent by 27 months
Display resolution961k230kSharper display (+731k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S8200

 SX200 IS S8200 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS vs the S8200.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and S8200 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and S8200.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S8200 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others (247 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than average in class (213g)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (250 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S8200 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S8200
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2011-08-24
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 961 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 213g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 250 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $329