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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(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
Nikon S8200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm SL1000 S8200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 S8200 Fujifilm SL1000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution961k920kClearer display (+41k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm SL1000 S8200 
Display size3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

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

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography features
Nikon S8200 Street photography features
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screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (659g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (350 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
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great battery (350 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (659g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition in class (213g)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (659 grams)
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (213g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Nikon Coolpix S8200
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