• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 350.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S8200 advantages over Nikon S6900

  • More telephoto lens reach
    350 mm vs 300 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Nikon S6900 advantages over Nikon S8200

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $330 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 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

  • 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
  • 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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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

Nikon S6900
Panasonic ZS10
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6900 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

Nikon S6900
Panasonic ZS8
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic ZS8

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

Nikon S6900
Sony H90
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Sony H90

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Nikon S8200
Panasonic ZS25
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic ZS25

Nikon S6900
Panasonic ZS25
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $470
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Panasonic ZS25

Compared to Nikon S810c

Nikon S8200
Nikon S810c
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon S8200 vs Nikon S810c

Nikon S6900
Nikon S810c
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S810c

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