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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S8200

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
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 HS50 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and S8200 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 17 months later than the S8200 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades vs the S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR S8200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 S8200 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Display resolution961k920kSharper display (+41k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR S8200 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides exterior measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon S8200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the S8200.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and S8200 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and S8200.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The younger Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography advice
Nikon S8200 Street photography advice
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
more heavy than competition (808 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors (213g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
62
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor is small (1/2")
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon S8200 Travel photography advice
56
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (808g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (213g)
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging details
Nikon S8200 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (808g)
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-08-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 gr (1.78 pounds) 213 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $329