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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S8200

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
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
  • Introduced August 2011
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S8200 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was revealed 13 months prior to the S8200 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S2500HD scores against the S8200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Nikon S8200

 S2500HD S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 S8200 S2500HD 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2010Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution961k230kClearer display (+731k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S8200

 S2500HD S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD has outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Nikon S8200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S2500HD versus the S8200.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and S8200 is 78 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2500HD and S8200.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Nikon S8200
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography advice
Nikon S8200 Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others (213 grams)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography details
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging factors
Nikon S8200 Vlogging factors
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (213g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Nikon S8200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Nikon Coolpix S8200
Otherwise known as FinePix S2600HD -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-08-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 961 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 213g (0.47 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $329