FujiFilm JV200 vs Fujifilm S8500

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JV200 and Fujifilm S8500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was manufactured 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S8500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JV200 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JV200 scores vs the Fujifilm S8500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV200 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JV200 and Fujifilm S8500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the JV200 compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV200 and Fujifilm S8500 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8500 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JV200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.