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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P100

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P100 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and P100 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released 2 years after the P100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up versus the P100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon P100

 Fujifilm S8500 P100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Fujifilm S8500

 P100 Fujifilm S8500 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P100

 Fujifilm S8500 P100 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon P100 has measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Nikon P100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the P100.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and P100 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and P100.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
Portrait photography with Nikon P100
31
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (670g)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (481g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography details
Nikon P100 Travel photography details
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1104mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
48
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (678mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (481 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography info
Nikon P100 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging information
Nikon P100 Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (670g)
25
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (481 grams)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P100
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix P100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Nikon Coolpix P100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 26-678mm (26.1x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 481 gr (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $400