Fujifilm S8400W vs Nikon S8200

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was released 20 months later than the S8200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up versus the S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W has outside 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) and the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8400W versus Nikon S8200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the S8200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and S8200 is 61 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and S8200.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S8400W provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.