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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released June 2010
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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S6200 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was manufactured 15 months after the S8000 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S6200 scores against the S8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S8000

 S6200 S8000 
ReleasedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 15 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S6200

 S8000 S6200 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Nikon S8000

 S6200 S8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has specifications of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Nikon S6200 versus Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6200 and the S8000.

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and S8000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and S8000.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger S6200 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography details
Nikon S8000 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography info
Nikon S8000 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography info
Nikon S8000 Travel photography info
70
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
Nikon S8000 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 183 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $229 $300