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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon AW110
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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was brought out about the same time to the S8200 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AW100 grades versus the S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Nikon S8200

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon AW100

		

		

			
 S8200 AW100 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution961k460kSharper screen (+501k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Nikon S8200

		

		

			
 AW100 S8200 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 offers external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the AW100 against the S8200.
Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and S8200 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and S8200.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should factor the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography advice
30
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
40
 manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon AW100
Street photography with Nikon S8200
55
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than competition (213g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon AW100 Sports photography advice
Nikon S8200 Sports photography advice
33
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
41
 incredible zoom range (25-350mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (250 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon AW100
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
67
 environment proof
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
 lighter than competition (213 grams)
 boasts touch to focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (350mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (250 CIPA)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon AW100
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
41
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 MP count decent (16MP)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
45
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery (250 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon AW100 Vlogging info
Nikon S8200 Vlogging info
29
 really wide (28mm)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 missing microphone port
34
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (213 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no external mic socket
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-24 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lb) 213 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $329