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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W710 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W710 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S8200 vs Sony W710, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 16 months prior to the W710 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S8200 grades vs the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Sony W710

 S8200 W710 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kCrisper screen (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon S8200

 W710 S8200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 16 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Sony W710

 S8200 W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 has got external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S8200 and the W710.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and W710.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S8200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography details
Sony W710 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography advice
Sony W710 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8200
Travel photography with Sony W710
68
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (114g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (213g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Sony W710
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 961 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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 format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 gr (0.47 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 price $329 $90