Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200
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Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S8200
S8000 | S8200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S8000
S8200 | S8000 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 14 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 961k | 921k | Clearer display (+40k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Nikon S8200
S8000 | S8200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Check out the Nikon S8000 vs 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 choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S8000 against the S8200.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and S8200 is 93 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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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 |