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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8200

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S8200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was unveiled 3 years prior to the S8200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1000pj scores against the S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon S8200

 S1000pj S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S1000pj

 S8200 S1000pj 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2009Newer by 25 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kCrisper screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S8200

 S1000pj S8200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has measurements 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 S1000pj and Nikon S8200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S1000pj against the S8200.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and S8200 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and S8200.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S8200 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Sports photography highlights
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography details
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging details
Nikon S8200 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (213g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-04 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 213 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $289 $329