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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S8200 versus Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S8200 was unveiled 4 months prior to the W650 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S8200 matches up vs the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Sony W650

 S8200 W650 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution961k230kCrisper display (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S8200

 W650 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Sony W650

 S8200 W650 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S8200 versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S8200 and the W650.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and W650.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography information
Sony W650 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8200
Sports photography with Sony W650
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long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography information
Sony W650 Travel photography information
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lighter than others (213g)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (250 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (124g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging information
Sony W650 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (213g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Sony W650
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 961 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.47 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $329 $140