Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S9300

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S8200 and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the S9300 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S8200 matches up vs the S9300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8200 and Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S8200 versus the S9300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and S9300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and S9300.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older S8200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.