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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon B500

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
42 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon B500 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was announced 4 years earlier than the B500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades against the B500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Nikon B500

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8200 B500 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm S8200

		

		

			
 B500 Fujifilm S8200 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon B500

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8200 B500 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon B500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the B500.
Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon B500 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and B500 is 61 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and B500.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to take the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography details
Nikon B500 Portrait photography details
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 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
37
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography factors
Nikon B500 Street photography factors
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than average (670g)
52
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (541 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography details
Nikon B500 Sports photography details
50
 long zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
51
 excellent zoom range (23-900mm  39.1 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 good battery life (600 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography advice
Nikon B500 Travel photography advice
52
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (960mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average (670 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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 good battery life (600 shots)
 has bluetooth
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (23mm)
 very long reach (900mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (541g)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography information
Nikon B500 Landscape photography information
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 relatively wide (23mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery life (600 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging features
Nikon B500 Vlogging features
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone socket
 more heavy than average (670 grams)
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 relatively wide (23mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (541g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Nikon Coolpix B500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 541 gr (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 600 photos
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $450 $300