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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
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
  • Launched August 2011
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 18 months earlier than the S8200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1600 scores vs the S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Nikon S8200

 S1600 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the FujiFilm S1600

 S8200 S1600 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution961k230kCrisper display (+731k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon S8200

 S1600 S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon S8200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S1600 against the S8200.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and S8200 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and S8200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S8200 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography info
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Nikon S8200
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (213g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography factors
Nikon S8200 Sports photography factors
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
68
lighter than competition (213 grams)
supports touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging features
Nikon S8200 Vlogging features
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (213 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Nikon S8200
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-08-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
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 337 grams (0.74 lb) 213 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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