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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was announced 2 years after the S8000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the S8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon S8000

 Fujifilm T500 S8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Fujifilm T500

 S8000 Fujifilm T500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S8000

 Fujifilm T500 S8000 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S8000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the S8000.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and S8000.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography factors
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography details
Nikon S8000 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography details
Nikon S8000 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
Nikon S8000 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging advice
Nikon S8000 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S8000
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 136g (0.30 pounds) 183g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $300