Fast and responsive with 16.1 MP CMOS sensor, the COOLPIX S8200 renders images in low light, far off fast action, even panorama vistas. Get awesome photos and HD movies. Nab close-up or horizon views using the powerful 14x Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens.
$329.95*SRPSRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
Close
Supplied Accessories
- AN-CP19 Strap
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- EG-CP16 Audio/Video Cable
- EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger
- NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM
- Reference Manual CD
Catch those summer evening shots around the bonfire, or freeze the action of the winning goal. Fast, responsive and boasting an incredible 14x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens, the Nikon COOLPIX S8200 will help you capture images you may previously have missed. Its 16.1 MP CMOS sensor crisply renders your view of the worldwhether low light, far off fast action or sweeping panoramas. Capture sharp, clear photos and Full HD (1080p) movies using Nikon's incredible optics. Spice up stills and movies with special effects, and view everything on a 3-inch, ultra-high resolution (921,000 dot) display.
16.1
MegapixelCMOS Sensor
14x
Zoom-NIKKORED Glass Lens
3.0"
Ultra High-Resolution(921,000-dot) LCD
Full HD
(1080p) Movieswith Stereo Sound
Capture what most cameras cannot
If your old camera never quite captured the moment, the S8200 will! It boasts a high-resolution, 16.1 MP CMOS sensor so you get superb image qualityeven in low light. With fast, versatile, continuous shooting modes, you can capture those spontaneous moments shot after shot. Then show family and friends your movies and still creations on the 3-inch ultra-high resolution (921,000 dot) display. Stylish and compact, the S8200 tucks into a pocket but packs brilliant performance and advanced features.
14x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens
Despite a slim profile of approximately 1.3-inches, the S8200 delivers amazing versatility with an incredible 14x zoom (25mm to 350mm equivalent). Imagine creating macro images of a bumblebee in a spring flower, then zooming out to frame a mountain range for a panorama. With the S8200, you can go from wide-angle to telephoto to macro/close-up views in an instant. Preserve the moment in photos or movies, including everything from grandstand crowds to a stage performer's smile.
Full HD (1080p) movies with stereo sound
A single photo may not always be enough to recreate the moment; sometimes memories are best shared with a movie. Portable and ready when important things happen, the COOLPIX S8200 lets you create stunning Full HD (1080p) movies with stereo sound at the touch of a button. You'll love its ability to zoom in and out at willwhile keeping subjects in focus. Stylize your story with one of various special effects or by recording in 15, 60 or 120 fps to vary the speed. Life doesn't stand still; neither should your memories.
Easy Panorama, Night Modes, HDR and more
Maybe you've wanted to create panoramic photos but thought they were too difficult. Maybe you've tried shooting photos at night but they never turn out. The S8200 takes the guesswork out of shots like these and more with handy Scene Modes at the ready. For sweeping panoramas, simply pan the camera and let it detect and automatically combine images to build a gorgeous vista. Going out at night? The S8200 takes great low-light photos. You can even create amazing HDR shots in-camera.
In-camera effects for unique results
Let the artist in you go from ordinary to extraordinary! With a variety of in-camera effects, such as Low Key, High Key, Hard Monochrome, Nostalgia Sepia or Selective Color, your world takes on a new dimension. The S8200 provides you the tools to fashion photos and movies with more than just your great eyejust select an effect and go! For your still photography, bring out your creative side with a fisheye, miniature or even an artistic look. You can finally make the kinds of photos and movies you've always wanted.
Nikon's Smart Portrait System includes Smile Timer, which automatically recognizes when a subject is smiling and releases the shutter, Face-Priority AF, which finds and focuses on up to 12 faces, Blink Warning, Red-eye Fix, Skin Softening and more.
The S8200's four advanced Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization functions automatically reduce occurrence of streaky images associated with shaky cameras.
You'll never miss a shot with the S8200 and its immediate start-up, quick autofocus and ability to shoot five shots at full resolution in approximately one second.
You'll always get a great shot with Nikon's Best Shot Selector. Press the shutter once, and the S8200 takes up to ten images, then selects and saves only the sharpest.
Specifications
-
TypeCompact Digital Camera
-
Effective Pixels16.1 million
-
Image SensorCMOS
-
Sensor Size1/2.3 in.
-
Total Pixels16.79 million (approx.)
-
Lens14x optical Zoom, NIKKOR ED glass lens
-
Lens Focal Length4.5-63.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-350mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
-
Lens f/-numberf/3.3-5.9
-
Lens Construction11 elements in 10 groups
-
Lens Zoom14x
-
Digital ZoomUp to 2x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 700mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
-
Vibration ReductionLens-shift VR
-
Autofocus (AF)Contrast-detect TTL AF
-
Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selectionAuto (9-area automatic selection)
Center
Face priority
Manual with 99 focus areas
Subject tracking -
Focus Range[W]: Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity
[T]: Approx. 3 ft. 4 in. (1 m.) to infinity
Macro close-up mode: [W]: Approx. 0.4 in. (1 cm.) to infinity -
Focus LockYes
-
Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points99
-
Monitor Size3.0 in. diagonal
-
Monitor TypeTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
-
Monitor Resolution921,000-dots
-
Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode)100% horizontal (Approx.)
100% vertical (Approx.) -
Monitor Frame coverage (playback mode)100% horizontal (Approx.)
-
Storage MediaSD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card -
Internal MemoryApprox. 89MB
-
Storage File SystemDCF
EXIF 2.3
DPOF compliant -
Storage File formatsStill pictures: JPEG
Audio files: WAV
Movies: MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) -
MovieAudio file format: AAC stereo
Full HD: 1920x1080p / 30fps
HD: 1280x720p / 30fps
iFrame® 540: 960x540 / 30fps
Movie file format: MPEG-4 AVC H.264
Standard TV: 640x480 / 30fps -
Voice Memo FunctionYes
-
Image Size (pixels)4608 x 3456 (16M)
-
ISO SensitivityISO 100-3200
Auto (auto gain ISO 100-1600)
Fixed range auto (ISO 100-400, 100-800) -
Lowest ISO Sensitivity100
-
Highest ISO Sensitivity3200
-
Exposure Metering224-segment matrix, center-weighted
-
Exposure ControlProgrammed auto exposure
Exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
motion detection -
Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto
-
Scene ModesBack Light
Beach
Black and White Copy
Close Up
Dusk/Dawn
Fireworks Show
Food
Landscape
Museum
Night Landscape
Night Portrait
Panorama
Party/Indoor
Pet Portrait
Portrait
Snow
Sports
Sunset -
In-Camera Image EditingCrop
D-Lighting
Filter Effects
Quick retouch
Skin softening
Small Picture -
Exposure Compensation± 2 EV in steps of 1/3
-
Exposure LockYes
-
White BalanceAuto
Cloudy
Daylight
Flash
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Manual -
ShutterMechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
-
Shutter Speed1/1600-1 sec. (when ISO sensitivity set to Auto)
4 sec. (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show) -
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolutionUp to 5 shots at approx. 6 frames per second
-
Continuous Shooting OptionsBest Shot Selector
Continuous
Continuous H 60
Continuous H 120
Multi-shot 16
Pre-shooting cache -
ApertureElectronically-controlled ND filter (-2 AV) selection
-
Self-timerCan be selected from 10 and 2 seconds duration
-
Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)[W]: 0.5 to 5.5m (1ft 8in. to 18ft.)
[T]: 1.0 to 3.0m (3ft. 4in. to 9ft. 10in.) -
Built-in Flash ControlTTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
-
Built-in FlashYes
-
InterfaceHi-speed USB
-
Interface Data transfer protocolMTP
PTP -
Video OutputNTSC
PAL -
HDMI OutputCan be selected from:
Auto
480p
720p
1080i -
I/O terminalAudio/video (A/V) output
Digital I/O (USB)
HDMI Mini Connector (HDMI output) -
Supported LanguagesArabic
Czech
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hindi
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portugese (European and Brazilian)
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Turkish
Ukranian
Vietnamese -
Power SourcesOne Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied)
-
Battery / BatteriesRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
-
Battery Life (shots per charge)Still pictures*: Approx. 250 shots
*Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23(-/+2)°C (73(-/+4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image quality set to Normal, image size set to 4608 x 3456 (16M). Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.*Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. -
Tripod SocketISO 1222
-
Approx. DimensionsHeight: 2.4in. (59.3mm)
Width: 4.1in. (103.7mm)
Depth: 1.3in. (32.7mm)
Excluding projections. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline. -
Approx. Weight7.6 oz. (213g)
With battery and SD memory card. Method of noting dimensions and weight is in accordance with CIPA DCG-005-2009 guideline. -
Operating environmentTemperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
-
Supplied Accessories
- AN-CP19 Strap
- UC-E6 USB Cable
- EG-CP16 Audio/Video Cable
- EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
- EH-69P AC Adapter/Charger
- NikonView NX 2 CD-ROM
- Reference Manual CD
{%=
nikon.tmpl_queue.add(function() {
YAHOO.ksv.relatedProducts.normalizeProductTileHeight({
"id": "ProductDetail.ProductTabs.Accessories_product-list-3",
"region": "product-details"
})
})
%}
Industry Recognition
Product Registration
Registering your Nikon product allows us to send you (with your permission) important updates, service information and helpful hints, and it makes it easier should you ever need to call in for help.
Register your product online now.
Nikon Answers Site
We store all resolved problems in our solution database. If you can’t find a relevant answer, feel free to submit a question to our technical support team.
View Questions & Answers
Close
Review
COOLPIX S8200 Review
by Joshua Goldman2012-01-26 00:00:00
Joshua Goldman posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX S8200 on the CNET website, giving it an Editor's Rating of 3.5 stars (very good). Goldman said the COOLPIX S8200 is easy to use and has an excellent feature set for its price. He also added that it "has a lot of fun shooting options to experiment with." Goldman explained that the camera's photo quality is generally very good with bright and vivid colors.