Nikon A1000 vs Nikon S8200

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

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.

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

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.