Reviewers Liked
- Compact build
- Good ISO 100800 image quality
- 1080p movie mode
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Occasional focus issues
- No manual controls
Nikon Coolpix S8200
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Expert reviews and ratings
80
The Nikon Coolpix S8200 is a nice surprise. While it's never truly excellent, it's above average in every respect. It's not every day we see a Coolpix S-series compact with no real weaknesses! Even though we still have a slight preference...
By DigitalVersus on
100
The CoolPix S8200 sports a square design that’s functional rather than pretty and ergonomic, and it doesn’t have any manual modes.There is also a pop-up flash that can’t be pushed down manually, but almost everything else is spot on...
By PCWorld New Zealand on
79
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...
By CNET Australia on
80
The S8200 is small considering its significant 25-350mm (14x) optical zoom. There’s plenty to like: good movie and stills quality, effects modes and that image stabilised zoom. There were one or two focus issues plus there’s no manual...
By Pocket-lint on
90
The Coolpix S8200 is a premium Nikon compact camera with a premium price but offers a substantial set of features with excellent handling and image quality to match. Nikon have made the camera small and easy to grip while offering a large 14x optical...
By ePHOTOzine on
40
Some impressive features but there's no justification for this camera to cost more than the Nikon S9100...
By Expert Reviews on
90
The Nikon Coolpix S8200 increases the megapixel count and the zoom to keep up to speed with the competition, although merely average image quality and a slight price increase prevents us from recommending Nikon's latest travel-zoom model more...
By PhotographyBLOG on
85
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 minded shooter. We're fond of the Vibration Reduction optical image stabilisation...
By What Digital Camera on
90
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...
By CNET UK onWhy you’d buy the S8200: you want it in black or red; you’ve fallen in love with its high speed continuous specs.Why you wouldn’t: Program AE is insufficient exposure control for your needs.On the face of it, the S8200 seems to be...
By Digital Photography School on
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