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Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX50

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S8200 versus Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was revealed 5 months before the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S8200 matches up against the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Sony WX50

 S8200 WX50 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k461kSharper screen (+500k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon S8200

 WX50 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Sony WX50

 S8200 WX50 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 has outside dimensions 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 WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S8200 and the WX50.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and WX50.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography information
Sony WX50 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (213g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography info
Sony WX50 Sports photography info
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (213g)
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (213g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S8200 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Sony WX50
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 961 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 213g (0.47 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos 240 photos
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $250