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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Launched September 2010
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was unveiled 11 months earlier than the S8200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the S8200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Nikon S8200

 EX-H20G S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Casio EX-H20G

 S8200 EX-H20G 
IntroducedAugust 2011September 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution961k461kSharper screen (+500k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S8200

 EX-H20G S8200 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G features outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G vs the S8200.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and S8200 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and S8200.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S8200 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography features
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Street photography features
Nikon S8200 Street photography features
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (216g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (213 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Travel photography highlights
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (216 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than others (213g)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography information
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (216g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (213 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Nikon S8200
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-20 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 213 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $329