• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 30.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 336.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S8000 advantages over Canon 510 HS

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Fast startup
    ~1.10 vs 3.1 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 210 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    14.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Canon 510 HS advantages over Nikon S8000

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Slim and stylish camera body; Extremely versatile 12x lens; Gorgeous 3.2-inch screen; Good image quality overall.

  • Not everyone will like the touchscreen; Glossy camera body attracts smudges; Below-average battery life.

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-HX5V

Nikon S8000
Sony DSC-HX5V
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $294
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Longer stills battery life
Canon 510 HS
Sony DSC-HX5V
  • $318
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $294
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Sony DSC-H55

Nikon S8000
Sony DSC-H55
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $204
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Canon 510 HS
Sony DSC-H55
  • $318
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $204
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compared to Canon SD4500 IS

Nikon S8000
Canon SD4500 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon 510 HS
Canon SD4500 IS
  • $318
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More dots on screen
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Sony DSC-H70

Nikon S8000
Sony DSC-H70
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens
Canon 510 HS
Sony DSC-H70
  • $318
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compared to Fujifilm T300

Nikon S8000
Fujifilm T300
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Canon 510 HS
Fujifilm T300
  • $318
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
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