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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Introduced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S8200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was introduced at a similar time to the S8200 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up against the S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm JX370 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm JX370

 S8200 Fujifilm JX370 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution961k230kSharper display (+731k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm JX370 S8200 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S8200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs the S8200.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and S8200 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and S8200.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S8200 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography advice
Nikon S8200 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (124g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (213 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography factors
Nikon S8200 Sports photography factors
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography information
Nikon S8200 Travel photography information
65
lighter than average (124 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competitors in class (213 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
32
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (250 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Nikon S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-11 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 961 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 213 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $159 $329