Nikon Coolpix S8200 Summary
Nikon Coolpix S8200 Assessment
The Nikon Coolpix S8200 is a fully automatic point-and-shoot travel-zoom with a stabilized 14X ultra-wide optical zoom lens and 16 megapixels high-speed CMOS sensor.
This model is rather compact considering the reach of its lens and particularly well-suited as an inconspicuous travel camera. The zoom range is extremely versatile and its excellent ISO performance for its class lets it shoot in a variety of lighting conditions. The lens shows good optical quality with a slightly increased softness towards edges. Colors are somewhat over-saturated and warm but that can be toned down in standard Auto and Continuous modes. Metering is set to give print-ready results, most likely desired by the S8200's intended audience.
While this camera is mostly responsive, critical autofocus and shot-to-shot speeds are below average. This obviously makes it less suitable for moving subjects. Video has usability issues that include a 2s recording delay and inability to accurately setup framing.
PROS | CONS |
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Great control over image noise | Poor color accuracy and no global setting |
Very usable ISO range | AWB not so reliable |
Generally accurate metering system | Slow autofocus towards telephoto end |
Very low distortion | Slow shot-to-shot speed |
No visible aberrations | Video recording delay |
Respectable sharpness across frame | Impossible to setup video framing |
Good Multi-Frame NR and HDR built-in | Flash cannot be locked down after it pops |
Effective built-in image stabilization | Incorrect coverage in Multi-Frame modes |
Excellent LCD visibility | Poor tripod mount placement |
Simple user-interface | |
Excellent Excellent |
Overall, the Nikon Coolpix S8200 produces excellent image quality in a compact body with an extensive zoom range. It is as easy to use as to carry and can reliably capture travel snapshots under typical conditions without much hassle.
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Nikon S8200 Highlights
Sensor-Size: 6 x 5mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
16 Megapixels Travel Zoom | ISO 100-3200 |
14X Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/1600-4s |
Built-in Stabilization | Custom white-balance |
6 FPS Drive, 5 Images | Lithium-Ion Battery |
1920x1080 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Internal Memory |
3" LCD 920K Pixels |
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