Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S8200
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Launched August 2011

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S8200 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 7 months prior to the S8200 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the S8200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon S8200
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S8200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
S8200 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 961k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+501k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S8200
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S8200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S8200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the S8200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S8200 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S8200.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S8200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 961k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) | 213 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $430 | $329 |