Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200
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67 Overall
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
- Released January 2014
(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
- Launched August 2011

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 2 years later than the S8200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 grades against the S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon S8200
Fujifilm S1 | S8200 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 29 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm S1
S8200 | Fujifilm S1 | |||
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Display resolution | 961k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+41k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon S8200
Fujifilm S1 | S8200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the S8200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and S8200 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and S8200.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 961 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680g (1.50 lb) | 213g (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 life | 350 shots | 250 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-85 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $400 | $329 |