Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8000
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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
- Revealed June 2010

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8000 Overview
Lets look closer at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JZ100 was introduced 19 months after the S8000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up versus the S8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon S8000
Fujifilm JZ100 | S8000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Fujifilm JZ100
S8000 | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S8000
Fujifilm JZ100 | S8000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon S8000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the S8000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S8000.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm JZ100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 lbs) | 183g (0.40 lbs) |
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 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 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $190 | $300 |