Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S8200

Let's look closer at the Nikon S3500 versus Nikon S8200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was revealed 19 months after the S8200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S3500 scores versus the S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Nikon S3500 versus Nikon S8200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3500 compared to the S8200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and S8200 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and S8200.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S3500 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent S3500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.