FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S8100
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93 Imaging
35 Features
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
- 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Also Known as FinePix JV105
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed September 2010

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S8100 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JV100 was unveiled 7 months before the S8100 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the JV100 matches up versus the S8100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon S8100
JV100 | S8100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the FujiFilm JV100
S8100 | JV100 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S8100
JV100 | S8100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV100 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S8100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the JV100 vs the S8100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and S8100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and S8100.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older JV100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JV100 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 |
Also called as | FinePix JV105 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2010-09-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 180 gr (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $99 | $299 |