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Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon S9300
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Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was introduced 2 months later than the S9100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the S8200 matches up against the S9100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S9100

 S8200 S9100 
Screen resolution961k921kCrisper screen (+40k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S8200

 S9100 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Nikon S9100

 S8200 S9100 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S8200 versus the S9100.

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and S9100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and S9100.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S8200 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography features
Nikon S9100 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (213g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9100 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (250 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (270 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (213g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-24 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 961k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213g (0.47 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $329 $329