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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P80

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon P90
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P80 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and P80 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released 4 years after the P80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores versus the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon P80

 Fujifilm S8500 P80 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Fujifilm S8500

 P80 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P80

 Fujifilm S8500 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon P80 has measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Nikon P80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the P80.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and P80 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and P80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8500 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
Portrait photography with Nikon P80
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography advice
Nikon P80 Street photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (670 grams)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography factors
Nikon P80 Sports photography factors
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography info
Nikon P80 Travel photography info
52
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1104mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (670g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
56
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging advice
Nikon P80 Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (670g)
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon P80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Nikon Coolpix P80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $400