Nikon S8200 vs Canon 530 HS

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Nikon S8200 vs Canon 530 HS

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 350.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S8200 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 336.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 530 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the 530 HS.

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Differences

Nikon S8200 advantages over Canon 530 HS

Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

250 vs 190 shots
Capture more photos
More dots on screen
922k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
16.1 vs 10.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 2.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon 530 HS advantages over Nikon S8200

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
19 mm vs 32 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

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

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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 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

We haven’t reviewed the Nikon S8200.
Read our Nikon S8200 Preview

Slim and stylish camera body designed with Canon's classic "box-and-circle" look; highly portable, versatile 12x lens; gorgeous 3.2-inch screen.
Built-in WiFi could be easier to use; not everyone will like the touchscreen; average image quality and below average battery life.
Read our Canon 530 HS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Nikon S8200

Panasonic ZS10

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More dots on screen

$214
1/2.33 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS10

Canon 530 HS

Panasonic ZS10

$300
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$214
1/2.33 inch

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS10

Compared to Panasonic ZS8

Nikon S8200

Panasonic ZS8

$330
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
More dots on screen

$259
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS8

Canon 530 HS

Panasonic ZS8

$300
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

$259
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon 530 HS vs Panasonic ZS8

Compared to Canon 510 HS

Nikon S8200

Canon 510 HS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
More dots on screen

$318
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Thinner

Compare Nikon S8200 vs Canon 510 HS

Canon 530 HS

Canon 510 HS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi

$318
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 530 HS vs Canon 510 HS

Compared to Canon 520 HS

Nikon S8200

Canon 520 HS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
More dots on screen

$441
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Shoots 24p video

Compare Nikon S8200 vs Canon 520 HS

Canon 530 HS

Canon 520 HS

$300
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$441
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Canon 530 HS vs Canon 520 HS

Compared to Sony H90

Nikon S8200

Sony H90

$330
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
More dots on screen

$223
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S8200 vs Sony H90

Canon 530 HS

Sony H90

$300
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

$223
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 530 HS vs Sony H90

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