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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(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
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
  • Launched August 2011
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm S1 S8200 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2011Fresher by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm S1

 S8200 Fujifilm S1 
Display resolution961k920kSharper display (+41k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm S1 S8200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography details
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography details
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography information
Nikon S8200 Street photography information
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (680g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (213g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery power (350 shots)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average (680g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography features
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography features
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging information
Nikon S8200 Vlogging information
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (680 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (213g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Nikon S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Nikon Coolpix S8200
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
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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