Nikon S8200 vs Sony W800
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W800 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
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched February 2014
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S8200 versus Sony W800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S8200 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W800 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S8200 grades versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Sony W800
| S8200 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 961k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+731k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon S8200
| W800 | S8200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | August 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Sony W800
| S8200 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8200 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 offers outside 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) whilst the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S8200 and the W800.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S8200 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and W800.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S8200 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-08-24 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| 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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 961 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 213 gr (0.47 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $329 | $90 |