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Nikon P510 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P500
  • New Model is Nikon P520
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 P510 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon P510 and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P510 was launched 11 months after the S8200 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P510 matches up against the S8200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon S8200

 P510 S8200 
LaunchedJuly 2012August 2011Newer by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon P510

 S8200 P510 
Screen resolution961k921kCrisper screen (+40k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Nikon S8200

 P510 S8200 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P510 provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P510 and Nikon S8200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the P510 and the S8200.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P510 and S8200 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P510 and S8200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent P510 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P510
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography information
Nikon S8200 Street photography information
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (555 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (213g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
50
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P510
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
bad battery power (200 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (555g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
has touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P510 Landscape photography details
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (200 per charge)
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focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (555 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon P510 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix P510Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-05 2011-08-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555g (1.22 pounds) 213g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $600 $329