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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S8000

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released June 2010
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 4 years later than the S8000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades versus the S8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon S8000

 SX400 IS S8000 
ReleasedJuly 2014June 2010Fresher by 51 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SX400 IS

 S8000 SX400 IS 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S8000

 SX400 IS S8000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS versus the S8000.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and S8000 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and S8000.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography advice
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Nikon S8000
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S8000 Travel photography features
60
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography highlights
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (190 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISNikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Nikon Coolpix S8000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lb) 183 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 190 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $229 $300