Nikon Coolpix S8200 review

Quick, compact and bursting with beginner-friendly features

Nikon Coolpix S8200
Quick, compact and bursting with beginner-friendly features

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These graphs were produced using data generated by DXO Analyzer.

We used the Nikon Coolpix S8200 to shoot a specially designed chart in carefully controlled conditions and the resulting images are analysed using the DXO software.

Signal to noise ratio

A high signal to noise ratio (SNR) indicates a cleaner and better quality image.

Nikon coolpix s8200 signal to noise ratio

Nikon coolpix s8200 signal to noise ratio

JPEG images from the Nikon Coolpix S8200 show that the camera handles noise better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20, Canon IXUS 310 HS and Samsung WB700.

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Dynamic range

Nikon coolpix s8200 dynamic range

Nikon coolpix s8200 dynamic range

This chart indicates that the Nikon Coolpix S8200's JPEGs have a better result for dynamic range than the Samung WB700from ISO 200, but lags behind both the Canon IXUS 310 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20.

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