Nikon Coolpix
S8200
 vs
Sony Cyber-shot
WX50

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

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Nikon Coolpix S8200

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.6
Size
 Really small
Ultra compact 92x52x19 mm
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S8200

Zoom
 Great zoom
14x
Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
961k dots
Macro focus
 Great macro
1 cm
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/4000 of a second
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon S8200
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 961k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Zoom Significantly more zoom 14x vs 5x
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 Around 8x more zoom
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 1 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 5x closer to the lens
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/1600s
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 2.5x faster max shutter speed
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 250 shots vs 240 shots
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Sony WX50
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.6 vs f/3.3
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 At its widest zoom, the WX50's lens captures slightly more light (0.7 f-stops)
Size Much smaller 92x52x19 mm vs 104x59x33 mm
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 2.2x smaller
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The WX50's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Thickness Much thinner 0.7" vs 1.3"
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 More than 40% thinner
Weight Much lighter 117 g vs 213 g
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 Around 50% lighter
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 6 fps
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 Around 70% faster continuous shooting
Lowest price Cheaper $99.72 vs $159.99
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 The best price we've seen is $60 cheaper (around 40% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix S8200 Nikon Coolpix S8200
41 vs 66
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot WX50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a travel zoom with a ultra compact.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
4 seconds
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Travel zoom

$350
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Coolpix S8200
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$146 - $183
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Coolpix S8200
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Nikon Coolpix S6300

Nikon Coolpix S6300

Travel zoom

$157
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix S6300 vs the Coolpix S8200
Compare the Coolpix S6300 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS

Canon ELPH 320 HS

Compact

$124 - $149
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the ELPH 320 HS vs the Coolpix S8200
Compare the ELPH 320 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$240 - $269
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Coolpix S8200
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Nikon Coolpix S6500

Nikon Coolpix S6500

Travel zoom

$187 - $197
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix S6500 vs the Coolpix S8200
Compare the Coolpix S6500 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

Travel zoom

$169 - $201
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX160 IS vs the Coolpix S8200
Compare the PowerShot SX160 IS vs the Cyber-shot WX50

Nikon Coolpix S8200 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Placeholder

Nikon Coolpix S9200

Travel zoom

$123
Zoom More zoom
3D Takes 3D photos
Aperture Narrower aperture
Macro focus Worse macro capability
Compare the Coolpix S9200 vs the Coolpix S8200
Nikon Coolpix S9300

Nikon Coolpix S9300

Travel zoom

$204 - $280
Zoom More zoom
3D Takes 3D photos
Aperture Narrower aperture
Macro focus Worse macro capability
Compare the Coolpix S9300 vs the Coolpix S8200
Nikon Coolpix S8100

Nikon Coolpix S8100

Travel zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the Coolpix S8100 vs the Coolpix S8200
Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Travel zoom

$327
Zoom Much more zoom
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix S9500 vs the Coolpix S8200
Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Travel zoom

$235
Zoom More zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Aperture Narrower aperture
Size Larger
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the Coolpix S8200

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Travel zoom

$148 - $178
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Zoom Slightly more zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Ultra compact

$170
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony DSC WX100

Sony DSC WX100

Travel zoom

$204 - $259
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cybershot WX60

Sony Cybershot WX60

Travel zoom

$216 - $226
Zoom Slightly more zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Travel zoom

$100 - $139
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs the Cyber-shot WX50

appearance

Nikon Coolpix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Nikon Coolpix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Nikon Coolpix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

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