• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 9.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 350.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SX110 IS advantages over Nikon S8200

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/2500 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon S8200 advantages over Canon SX110 IS

  • Thinner
    32 mm vs 44 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    213g vs 302g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 9.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

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

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
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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 Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S1000fd

Canon SX110 IS
Fujifilm S1000fd
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX110 IS vs Fujifilm S1000fd

Nikon S8200
Fujifilm S1000fd
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S8200 vs Fujifilm S1000fd

Compared to Fujifilm S1500

Canon SX110 IS
Fujifilm S1500
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX110 IS vs Fujifilm S1500

Nikon S8200
Fujifilm S1500
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S8200 vs Fujifilm S1500

Compared to Canon SX120 IS

Canon SX110 IS
Canon SX120 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • $215
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX110 IS vs Canon SX120 IS

Nikon S8200
Canon SX120 IS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner
  • $215
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S8200 vs Canon SX120 IS

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Canon SX110 IS
Panasonic ZS10
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup

Compare Canon SX110 IS vs 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

Compared to Sony H90

Canon SX110 IS
Sony H90
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Canon SX110 IS vs 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

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