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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S8200

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
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
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S800c vs Nikon S8200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was released 18 months later than the S8200 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S800c scores against the S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon S8200

 S800c S8200 
ReleasedFebruary 2013August 2011More recent by 18 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S800c

 S8200 S800c 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution961k819kSharper display (+142k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Nikon S8200

 S800c S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has measurements 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 a front view over all size comparison of the S800c against the S8200.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and S8200 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and S8200.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern S800c should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography information
Nikon S8200 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (213g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (140 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (140 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (140 shots)
no Timelapse function
45
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (250 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix S800cNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-02-04 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 819k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184g (0.41 lbs) 213g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 140 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $290 $329