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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced September 2010
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 2 months prior to the S8100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the JZ500 matches up versus the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S8100

 JZ500 S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S8100 JZ500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S8100

 JZ500 S8100 
AnnouncedJune 2010September 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 compared to the S8100.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and S8100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and S8100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography information
Nikon S8100 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography info
Nikon S8100 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Nikon S8100
67
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
has built in flash
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography information
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S8100
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $299