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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P530

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P530 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
  • Released January 2013
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon P520
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P530 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was announced 13 months prior to the P530 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades vs the P530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Nikon P530

 Fujifilm S8200 P530 

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Fujifilm S8200

 P530 Fujifilm S8200 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon P530

 Fujifilm S8200 P530 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon P530 has sizing of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the P530.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and P530 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and P530.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography features
Nikon P530 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography highlights
Nikon P530 Street photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography features
Nikon P530 Sports photography features
50
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (494 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P530 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging factors
Nikon P530 Vlogging factors
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (494g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Nikon P530
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Nikon Coolpix P530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-02-07
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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.00 m
Flash settings - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 494 gr (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $450 $280