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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S8100

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 August 2011
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Nikon S8100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and S8100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was introduced 12 months later than the S8100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades against the S8100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm F600 EXR S8100 
IntroducedAugust 2011September 2010Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 S8100 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm F600 EXR S8100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR features physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Nikon S8100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the S8100.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and S8100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and S8100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F600 EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography factors
40
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography factors
Nikon S8100 Street photography factors
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography info
Nikon S8100 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (215g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
has built in flash
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography features
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography features
50
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging info
Nikon S8100 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Nikon S8100
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRNikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-11 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVI MPEG4 H.264
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $299