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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 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
  • Released August 2011
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S8200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was manufactured 18 months before the S8200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Nikon S8200

 EX-Z35 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Casio EX-Z35

 S8200 EX-Z35 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution961k230kSharper screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S8200

 EX-Z35 S8200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S8200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z35 against the S8200.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and S8200 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and S8200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S8200 to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography advice
Nikon S8200 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography details
Nikon S8200 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography factors
28
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Nikon S8200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-21 2011-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 961 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 213 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $99 $329