Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S8200
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Released August 2011

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S8200 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL1000 was released 17 months later than the S8200 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades versus the S8200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon S8200
Fujifilm SL1000 | S8200 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 17 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm SL1000
S8200 | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 961k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+41k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon S8200
Fujifilm SL1000 | S8200 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Nikon S8200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the S8200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and S8200 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and S8200.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm SL1000 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 961k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 659 gr (1.45 lb) | 213 gr (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 250 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $600 | $329 |