Nikon S8200
Compact Superzoom Camera
 vs Canon SX230 HS
Compact Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX S8200

Best price $500
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.1 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 461k dots
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 1080p 24fps
  • Has HDR on-board SX230 HS does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture SX230 HS does not have panorama
Find out more about the Nikon COOLPIX S8200

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Best price
$225
  • Significantly cheaper street price $225 vs $500
  • Has longer exposure available 100 seconds vs 4 seconds
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 8 shots per sec vs 6 shots per sec
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

What the Nikon S8200 and Canon SX230 HS have in common

  • Weigh about the same 7.6 oz vs 7.87 oz
  • Similar Body sizes 13 in³ vs 13 in³
  • Similar image sensor size 28 in²
  • The same maximum ISO setting 3200 ISO
  • Similar optical zoom range 14.0×
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port

What’s missing from both the Nikon S8200 and the Canon SX230 HS

  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen
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