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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8100 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX220 HS versus Nikon S8100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 6 months after the S8100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX220 HS scores against the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Nikon S8100

 SX220 HS S8100 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Canon SX220 HS

 S8100 SX220 HS 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Nikon S8100

 SX220 HS S8100 
LaunchedFebruary 2011September 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS comes with exterior dimensions 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 S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX220 HS versus Nikon S8100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the S8100.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and S8100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and S8100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography info
Nikon S8100 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX220 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S8100
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX220 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S8100
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX220 HS vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Nikon S8100
 Canon SX220 HSNikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon SX220 HS Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 - 180 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $299