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Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was announced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S9800 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the Fujifilm S9800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S8200 Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm S8200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 24 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S8200 Fujifilm S9800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 has external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9800 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm S9800 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm S9800.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography details
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (670g)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography highlights
50
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography features
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
57
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (670g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm S9800
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Fujifilm S9800
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Fujifilm S9800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $450 $299