Nikon B600 vs Nikon S8200

Lets look more closely at the Nikon B600 vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was launched 7 years after the S8200 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the B600 grades against the S8200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B600 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon B600 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon B600 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the B600 and the S8200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and S8200 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and S8200.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos though you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent B600 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.