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Nikon S8200 vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon S8200 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony H50 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S8200 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 2 years after the H50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S8200 grades against the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Sony H50

 S8200 H50 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Display resolution961k230kClearer display (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon S8200

 H50 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Sony H50

 S8200 H50 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S8200 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S8200 compared to the H50.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and H50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S8200 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer S8200 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
Portrait photography with Sony H50
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (213g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors in class (213g)
comes with touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (250 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
44
has built in flash
great zoom (465mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
Landscape photography with Sony H50
45
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
34
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (213g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (547 grams)
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-24 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 961 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 213g (0.47 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $329 $80