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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Announced August 2011
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
Photography Glossary

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S8200 and Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 3 years prior to the SH-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S8200 grades vs the SH-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus SH-1

 S8200 SH-1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution961k460kSharper display (+501k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon S8200

 SH-1 S8200 
ReleasedMarch 2014August 2011More modern by 31 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus SH-1

 S8200 SH-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 features outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S8200 and Olympus SH-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S8200 versus the SH-1.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and SH-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and SH-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S8200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography information
Olympus SH-1 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (213g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (271g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography factors
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (250 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography features
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8200
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (213g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
37
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Olympus SH-1
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-24 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic VII
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 961 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 gr (0.47 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 shots 380 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $349