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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P100

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released January 2014
Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Released July 2010
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P100 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and P100 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was released 3 years later than the P100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the P100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Nikon P100

 Fujifilm S8600 P100 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Fujifilm S8600

 P100 Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon P100

 Fujifilm S8600 P100 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 has exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon P100 has proportions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Nikon P100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the P100.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and P100 is 76 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and P100.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8600 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8600 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P100 Portrait photography factors
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography info
Nikon P100 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (410 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography factors
Nikon P100 Travel photography factors
63
good battery power (410 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
48
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (678mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (481g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P100 as a Landscape photography camera
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (410 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging features
Nikon P100 Vlogging features
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
25
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon P100
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Nikon Coolpix P100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Nikon Coolpix P100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 26-678mm (26.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 gr (0.99 pounds) 481 gr (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9")
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 410 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 3 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $400