FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8000
93 Imaging
36 Features
24 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Announced June 2010

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8000 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was brought out very close to the S8000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the JZ500 matches up vs the S8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S8000
JZ500 | S8000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the FujiFilm JZ500
S8000 | JZ500 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S8000
JZ500 | S8000 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon S8000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 versus the S8000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and S8000.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Also called as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) | 183 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $230 | $300 |