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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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 JX550 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 5 months later than the S8200 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm JX550 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S8200 Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution961k230kCrisper display (+731k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm JX550 S8200 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 features external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the S8200.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and S8200 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and S8200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you should always consider the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography information
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Nikon S8200 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography advice
Nikon S8200 Sports photography advice
31
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (113g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors (213g)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography features
33
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
Nikon S8200 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 961 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 113g (0.25 lb) 213g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 250 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $329