Nikon B500 vs Nikon S8200

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix B500 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

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).

See the Nikon B500 versus Nikon S8200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.