Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X70
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Introduced March 2009
Photography Glossary Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X70 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S8200 was brought out 2 years later than the X70 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S8200 scores vs the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Pentax X70
| S8200 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2011 |  | March 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 961k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+731k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Nikon S8200
| X70 | S8200 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Pentax X70
| S8200 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 has got outer 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 Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S8200 against the X70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and X70 is 91 and 71 respectively.
Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and X70.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S8200 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger S8200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Pentax X70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Pentax X70 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-08-24 | 2009-03-02 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 961k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 9.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 213 grams (0.47 lbs) | 410 grams (0.90 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $329 | $200 |