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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(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
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
  • Revealed June 2010
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon S8000

 Fujifilm JZ100 S8000 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S8000 Fujifilm JZ100 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S8000

 Fujifilm JZ100 S8000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Nikon S8000
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography advice
Nikon S8000 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
61
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S8000
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix S8000
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