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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Z35 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Nikon S8200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was launched 3 years prior to the S8200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm Z35 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm Z35

 S8200 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution961k230kCrisper screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm Z35 S8200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the S8200.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and S8200 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and S8200.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S8200 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography features
Nikon S8200 Street photography features
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than others (213 grams)
includes touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging details
Nikon S8200 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (213 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 213 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $329