Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S8200
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Nikon S8200
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | S8200 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 17 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR
S8200 | Fujifilm HS50 EXR | |||
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Display resolution | 961k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+41k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon S8200
Fujifilm HS50 EXR | S8200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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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 |