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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8200

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX210 IS vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 14 months earlier than the S8200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX210 IS grades against the S8200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon S8200

 SX210 IS S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon SX210 IS

 S8200 SX210 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2011June 2010More recent by 14 months
Screen resolution961k230kSharper screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S8200

 SX210 IS S8200 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS versus the S8200.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and S8200 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and S8200.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S8200 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Nikon S8200
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (213g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Nikon S8200 Sports photography details
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S8200 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others in class (220g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (220g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S8200
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 213 gr (0.47 pounds)
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 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $226 $329