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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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 A150 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S8200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was launched 3 years prior to the S8200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm A150 grades versus the S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm A150 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm A150

 S8200 Fujifilm A150 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution961k230kSharper display (+731k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm A150 S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A150 has external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 against the S8200.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A150 and S8200 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A150 and S8200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S8200 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A150
Street photography with Nikon S8200
54
lighter than others in class (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography info
Nikon S8200 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Travel photography highlights
55
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography factors
26
screen size is decent (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging features
Nikon S8200 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (213g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-04 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 213g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $329