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Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX99

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX99 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S8200 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very close but the S8200 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess different sensor measurements.

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The S8200 was manufactured 8 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S8200 scores against the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Sony HX99

 S8200 HX99 
Display resolution961k921kSharper display (+40k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Nikon S8200

 HX99 S8200 
LaunchedSeptember 2018August 2011Newer by 85 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Sony HX99

 S8200 HX99 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display measurements

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 enjoys 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 HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S8200 against the HX99.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and HX99.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S8200 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S8200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography info
Sony HX99 Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography info
Sony HX99 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (242g)
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography info
Sony HX99 Sports photography info
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (360 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8200
Travel photography with Sony HX99
68
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
76
great battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (242g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX99 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3-inch)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging info
Sony HX99 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (213g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
76
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (242g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Sony HX99
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-24 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 961 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 gr (0.47 pounds) 242 gr (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $469