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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Launched August 2011
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm SL240 versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was introduced 5 months after the S8200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades vs the S8200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm SL240 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm SL240

 S8200 Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution961k460kCrisper display (+501k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm SL240 S8200 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL240 features outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL240 versus Nikon S8200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the S8200.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL240 and S8200 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and S8200.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S8200 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
38
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (510 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography details
Nikon S8200 Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (250 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging factors
Nikon S8200 Vlogging factors
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (510 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lbs) 213 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 300 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $329