Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon S8200

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 3 years after the S8200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up vs the S8200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon S8200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs the S8200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and S8200 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and S8200.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.