Nikon S8200 vs Sony W650
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Sony W650
S8200 | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 961k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+731k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S8200
W650 | S8200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Sony W650
S8200 | W650 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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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 |