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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(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
Nikon S8100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon S8100

 JV100 S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the FujiFilm JV100

 S8100 JV100 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2010More recent by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S8100

 JV100 S8100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography advice
Nikon S8100 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography info
Nikon S8100 Travel photography info
56
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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flash built-in
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV100
Landscape photography with Nikon S8100
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
32
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging information
Nikon S8100 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S8100
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Nikon Coolpix S8100
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