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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S8200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released 14 months prior to the S8200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the JZ500 matches up against the S8200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S8200

 JZ500 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S8200 JZ500 
AnnouncedAugust 2011June 2010Newer by 14 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution961k230kCrisper display (+731k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S8200

 JZ500 S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. 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) and the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S8200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the JZ500 and the S8200.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and S8200 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and S8200.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others (213g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography factors
Nikon S8200 Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
67
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others (213g)
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (250 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (213 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S8200
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2011-08-24
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 213g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $329