Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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![Nikon Coolpix S8200 front Nikon Coolpix S8200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200/Nikon-S8200-front.jpg)
![Olympus SZ-16 iHS front Olympus SZ-16 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-16-iHS/Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-front.jpg)
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Released January 2013
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The S8200 was released 16 months earlier than the SZ-16 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S8200 scores against the SZ-16 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
S8200 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 961k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+501k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon S8200
SZ-16 iHS | S8200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 16 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
S8200 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 features outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S8200 vs the SZ-16 iHS.
![Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and SZ-16 iHS is 91 and 89 respectively.
![Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and SZ-16 iHS.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S8200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S8200-vs-Olympus-SZ-16-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 961k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 213 gr (0.47 pounds) | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $329 | $230 |