Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P100
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Nikon Coolpix P100. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Nikon P100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Nikon P100
Fujifilm S8600 | P100 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Fujifilm S8600
P100 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Nikon P100
Fujifilm S8600 | P100 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm S8600 vs Nikon P100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Nikon Coolpix P100 | |
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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 |