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Nikon S8200 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S8200 vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S8200 and Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was brought out 22 months prior to the TF1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S8200 grades against the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Sony TF1

 S8200 TF1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k460kSharper screen (+501k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon S8200

 TF1 S8200 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2011Fresher by 22 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Sony TF1

 S8200 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S8200 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S8200 and the TF1.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and TF1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older S8200 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (213 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (213 grams)
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
environment proofing
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (240 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8200
Vlogging with Sony TF1
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (213g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-24 2013-06-21
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 961 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 gr (0.47 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $266