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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S8200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX260 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
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S8200 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was brought out 6 months after the S8200 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX240 HS grades against the S8200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Nikon S8200

 SX240 HS S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon SX240 HS

 S8200 SX240 HS 
Screen resolution961k461kCrisper screen (+500k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon S8200

 SX240 HS S8200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2011Same age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX240 HS and Nikon S8200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the S8200.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and S8200 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and S8200.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S8200 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
37
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Nikon S8200
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (224 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (213g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography features
Nikon S8200 Sports photography features
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography features
Nikon S8200 Travel photography features
61
lighter than average (224 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (230 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
41
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (224g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Nikon S8200
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 961 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 213 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 230 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $329