Nikon S8200 vs Sony A7c

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S8200 versus Sony A7c, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the S8200 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The S8200 was brought out 10 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S8200 scores versus the A7c for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S8200 vs the A7c.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and A7c is 91 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and A7c.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S8200 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A7c will result in extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S8200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.