Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9100
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Later Model is Nikon S9300

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9100 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 18 months after the S9100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades vs the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon S9100
Fujifilm S8500 | S9100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm S8500
S9100 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon S9100
Fujifilm S8500 | S9100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S8500 versus Nikon S9100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the S9100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and S9100 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and S9100.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/7000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | 670 gr (1.48 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 270 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $500 | $329 |