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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8000

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX230 HS
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX210 IS vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out very close to the S8000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX210 IS scores against the S8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon S8000

 SX210 IS S8000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SX210 IS

 S8000 SX210 IS 
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S8000

 SX210 IS S8000 
AnnouncedJune 2010June 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has specifications of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS against the S8000.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and S8000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and S8000.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S8000 Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix S8000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 220g (0.49 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
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 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 model NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $226 $300