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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 12 months prior to the Fujifilm S8500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm S8500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 has external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the Fujifilm S8500.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S8500 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography factors
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (129g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1104mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
37
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S8500
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/7000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $190 $500