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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Introduced August 2011
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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S620 versus Nikon S8200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was unveiled 3 years prior to the S8200 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S620 scores versus the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S8200

 S620 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S620

 S8200 S620 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution961k230kCrisper display (+731k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Nikon S8200

 S620 S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S620 versus Nikon S8200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S620 compared to the S8200.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and S8200 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and S8200.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S8200 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged S620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S620
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography information
Nikon S8200 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (213g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography factors
Nikon S8200 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography details
Nikon S8200 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (120 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S8200 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (213g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix S620Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 213 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $37 $329