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Nikon P610 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P600
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
  • Introduced August 2011
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Nikon P610 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon P610 versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P610 was revealed 3 years later than the S8200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P610 scores versus the S8200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon S8200

 P610 S8200 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2011Fresher by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon P610

 S8200 P610 
Screen resolution961k921kCrisper screen (+40k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Nikon S8200

 P610 S8200 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P610 provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P610 versus Nikon S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the P610 compared to the S8200.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and S8200 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P610 and S8200.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer P610 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P610
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
50
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (565g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (213 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 Sports photography factors
Nikon S8200 Sports photography factors
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography info
Nikon S8200 Travel photography info
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
heavier than competitors in class (565 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others (213 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (250 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P610
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging details
Nikon S8200 Vlogging details
59
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (565g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (213 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Nikon P610 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix P610Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P610 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-08-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m -
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lbs) 213 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 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 330 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $430 $329