Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8000
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Nikon S8000
SX220 HS | S8000 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 8 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SX220 HS
S8000 | SX220 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon S8000
SX220 HS | S8000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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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 |