Nikon P1000 vs Nikon S8200

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P1000 versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 6 years after the S8200 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the P1000 grades versus the S8200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P1000 features exterior dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has sizing 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 P1000 versus Nikon S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P1000 against the S8200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P1000 and S8200 is 49 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and S8200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger P1000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.