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Nikon B500 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon B500 versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B500 was revealed 4 years later than the S8200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the B500 grades versus the S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon S8200

 B500 S8200 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2011More recent by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon B500

 S8200 B500 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution961k921kCrisper screen (+40k dot)

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon S8200

 B500 S8200 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B500 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the B500 and the S8200.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and S8200 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and S8200.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher B500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography info
Nikon S8200 Street photography info
52
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (541g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors (213g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Sports photography highlights
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (600 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography factors
Nikon S8200 Travel photography factors
59
good battery life (600 CIPA)
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (900mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (541 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors (213g)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography details
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography details
45
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery life (600 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B500
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
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really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than others (541g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2011-08-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 961 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.4fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541 gr (1.19 lbs) 213 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 600 images 250 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $329