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Nikon Coolpix S8200 Summary
16 Megapixels
Ultra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Continuous Drive
Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more but less than 4K.
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
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Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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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
Compact digital cameraSensor-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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