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Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX10V 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 HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Renewed by Sony HX20V
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX10V Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S8200 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was announced 6 months prior to the HX10V so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S8200 scores versus the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Sony HX10V

 S8200 HX10V 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution961k922kSharper display (+39k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon S8200

 HX10V S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Sony HX10V

 S8200 HX10V 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 has got physical 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 Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S8200 compared to the HX10V.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and HX10V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography details
Sony HX10V Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography advice
Sony HX10V Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (213g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography information
Sony HX10V Sports photography information
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (213g)
features touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (234 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX10V Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
45
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging features
Sony HX10V Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (213g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Sony HX10V
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-24 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 961 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213g (0.47 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos 320 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $616