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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P80

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 2013
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Successor is Nikon P90
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P80 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and P80 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 4 years after the P80 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Nikon P80

 Fujifilm S8400W P80 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2009More modern by 51 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 P80 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P80

 Fujifilm S8400W P80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with external 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 P80 has proportions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the P80.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and P80 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and P80.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8400W to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Nikon P80
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography highlights
Nikon P80 Street photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
Nikon P80 Vlogging details
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Nikon P80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WNikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Nikon Coolpix P80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-22 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 405 gr (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 300 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer - Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $400