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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S100 versus Nikon S8200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Nikon. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was launched very close to the S8200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S100 grades vs the S8200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon S8200

 S100 S8200 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S100

 S8200 S100 
Display resolution961k820kSharper display (+141k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Nikon S8200

 S100 S8200 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S100 versus Nikon S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S100 vs the S8200.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and S8200 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and S8200.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography information
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography info
Nikon S8200 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (213g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography information
Nikon S8200 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
65
provides touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging factors
Nikon S8200 Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (213g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix S100Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-24 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 820k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Organic LED monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 213g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 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 150 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $240 $329