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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S9100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm S8500 S9100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm S8500

 S9100 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm S8500 S9100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography information
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography information
31
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
32
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography information
Nikon S9100 Travel photography information
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1104mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
61
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (270 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8500
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
39
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging features
Nikon S9100 Vlogging features
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (670g)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix S9100
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