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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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
  • Released June 2010
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX220 HS versus Nikon S8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was launched 8 months after the S8000 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX220 HS scores against the S8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Nikon S8000

 SX220 HS S8000 
ReleasedFebruary 2011June 2010Newer by 8 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SX220 HS

 S8000 SX220 HS 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon S8000

 SX220 HS S8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS provides physical measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX220 HS versus Nikon S8000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the S8000.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and S8000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and S8000.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S8000 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX220 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography details
Nikon S8000 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography information
Nikon S8000 Travel photography information
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flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography factors
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging info
Nikon S8000 Vlogging info
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon S8000
 Canon SX220 HSNikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon SX220 HS Nikon Coolpix S8000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
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 rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 183 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $300