Conclusion: There's plenty to like about this camera - the only thing that's really missing is any advanced manual functionality, which would increase its appeal as a long-term
Summary: 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.
Pros: Great control over image noise, Very usable ISO range, Generally accurate metering system, Very low distortion, No visible aberrations, Respectable sharpness across fr...
Cons: Poor color accuracy and no global setting, AWB not so reliable, Slow autofocus towards telephoto end, Slow shot-to-shot speed, Video recording delay, Impossible to set...
Summary: The Coolpix S8200 is a successful compact with a rangey zoom, though the lack of manual controls and Raw shooting make it a proposition for the more point-and-shoot
Excerpt: The Nikon Coolpix S8200 is almost identical to the S8100 model that it replaces, so a lot of the comments that we made about that camera apply equally to this latest
Excerpt: The latest addition to Nikon's elegant Style range of compact cameras seeks to combine form and function, marrying a chic design with a glut of high-end features; all in
Pros: Useful big zoom lens, Vibration Reduction, Great build quality, Responsive AF system, Full HD movies
Cons: No GPS, No manual exposure modes, Occasionally overexposes bright detail, AF less reliable at telephoto focal lengths
Summary: The S8200 will easily slide into a pocket despite its 14x zoom lens, and will deliver photos that are worthy of the family album — most times.
Pros: Stylish looks, Bright and high-resolution LCD screen, Good images at low sensitivities, Excellent video quality
Cons: Images at higher sensitivities look over-processed, Indoor white balance is rather clinical
Excerpt: The Coolpix S8200 is a compact super-zoom digital camera, released by Nikon in August 2011, following the
Pros: Excellent colour reproduction, Rubber front makes camera easy to grip, 14x optical zoom packed into a compact body, 2 year warranty, Bright, clear LCD screen, Full HD ...
Cons: No manual controls, Occasional purple fringing, Lots of noise at higher ISO settings
Summary: The Nikon Coolpix S8200 is a great superzoom. Its photos are first-class and, although we were slightly disappointed by its video performance, we'd strongly recommend it...
Pros: Sharp photos, Great 14x zoom, Excellent user interface