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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3300 was introduced 6 months later than the S8200 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S3300 matches up against the S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S8200

 S3300 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S3300

 S8200 S3300 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kClearer screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S8200

 S3300 S8200 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S8200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S3300 versus the S8200.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and S8200 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and S8200.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography details
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
Nikon S8200 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (213g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (213g)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography factors
41
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
Nikon S8200 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 213 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 180 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $99 $329