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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S8200

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Released August 2011
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and S8200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 17 months after the S8200 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up vs the S8200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm HS35EXR S8200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 S8200 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Display resolution961k460kSharper display (+501k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm HS35EXR S8200 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon S8200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the S8200.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and S8200 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and S8200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The younger Fujifilm HS35EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography info
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography info
56
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Street photography highlights
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competitors in class (687g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (213 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography factors
Nikon S8200 Sports photography factors
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
53
better than average battery power (600 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (687g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors in class (213g)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography info
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (600 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon S8200 Vlogging factors
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (687 grams)
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Nikon S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-08-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 pounds) 213 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 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 600 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $329