Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P100
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Nikon Coolpix P100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Nikon P100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon P100
Fujifilm S8500 | P100 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Fujifilm S8500
P100 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P100
Fujifilm S8500 | P100 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Nikon Coolpix P100 | |
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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 |