Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P500
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P500 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Announced February 2011
- Successor is Nikon P510

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P500 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and P500 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8200 was launched 24 months after the P500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores vs the P500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Nikon Coolpix P500. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Nikon P500
Fujifilm S8200 | P500 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Fujifilm S8200
P500 | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon P500
Fujifilm S8200 | P500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Nikon P500 has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S8200 versus Nikon P500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the P500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and P500 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and P500.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8200 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8200 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Nikon Coolpix P500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Nikon Coolpix P500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 23-810mm (35.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | 670g (1.48 pounds) | 494g (1.09 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
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 | - | 220 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $450 | $399 |