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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon A1000 and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 7 years later than the S8200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A1000 grades against the S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon S8200

 A1000 S8200 
LaunchedJanuary 2019August 2011Fresher by 91 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon A1000

 S8200 A1000 
Display resolution961k921kCrisper display (+40k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon S8200

 A1000 S8200 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A1000 compared to the S8200.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and S8200 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and S8200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern A1000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography features
52
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography features
Nikon S8200 Street photography features
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (213g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
73
provides touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
bad battery (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (250 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging advice
Nikon S8200 Vlogging advice
73
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (213g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 213 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $477 $329