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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was announced 19 months later than the S8000 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the S8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S8000

 Fujifilm JX500 S8000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S8000 Fujifilm JX500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S8000

 Fujifilm JX500 S8000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the S8000.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and S8000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm JX500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Nikon S8000 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography information
Nikon S8000 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S8000
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 183 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $90 $300