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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S8200

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S2800HD vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was released 18 months prior to the S8200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S2800HD matches up versus the S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Nikon S8200

 S2800HD S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 S8200 S2800HD 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2010More recent by 18 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution961k230kCrisper screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S8200

 S2800HD S8200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2800HD against the S8200.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and S8200 is 75 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and S8200.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S8200 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older S2800HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (213g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography advice
Nikon S8200 Sports photography advice
43
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography information
Nikon S8200 Travel photography information
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (213g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon S8200
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Nikon Coolpix S8200
Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-08-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 961 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 213 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (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 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $260 $329