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Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
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
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Nikon. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was manufactured 14 months before the S8200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S8000 matches up vs the S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S8200

 S8000 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S8000

 S8200 S8000 
AnnouncedAugust 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution961k921kClearer display (+40k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Nikon S8200

 S8000 S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S8000 against the S8200.

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and S8200 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and S8200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S8200 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S8000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography information
Nikon S8200 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (213 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography information
Nikon S8200 Travel photography information
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (213 grams)
includes focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography details
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography details
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging advice
Nikon S8200 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (213g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 183 gr (0.40 pounds) 213 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $329