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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8200

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8200 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was revealed 3 years before the S8200 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up vs the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm S8100fd S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 S8200 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution961k230kClearer screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm S8100fd S8200 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd features external dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon S8200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the S8200.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S8200 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S8200.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S8200 to give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
Nikon S8200 Street photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Sports photography highlights
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
Nikon S8200 Travel photography features
53
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
35
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 961 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 213 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $329