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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S8000

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX720 HS
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
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S8000 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the S8000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX710 HS grades against the S8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon S8000

 SX710 HS S8000 
IntroducedJanuary 2015June 2010Fresher by 56 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SX710 HS

 S8000 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S8000

 SX710 HS S8000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS has external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while 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).

See the Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S8000 in our completely new 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 choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX710 HS vs the S8000.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and S8000 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and S8000.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S8000
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excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (269g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (230 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S8000
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Nikon Coolpix S8000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 183g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 230 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $349 $300