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Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Later Model is Sony HX200V
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon S8200 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was announced at a similar time to the HX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S8200 scores against the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Sony HX100V

 S8200 HX100V 
Display resolution961k921kSharper display (+40k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Nikon S8200

 HX100V S8200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Sony HX100V

 S8200 HX100V 
IntroducedAugust 2011October 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want 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") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8200 versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S8200 vs the HX100V.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and HX100V.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography info
Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography info
Sony HX100V Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (213g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8200
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (577g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography information
Sony HX100V Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8200
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
25
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (577 grams)
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Sony HX100V
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-24 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 961k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 gr (0.47 pounds) 577 gr (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $429