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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
80
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
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 X30 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S8200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S8200 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 3 years after the S8200 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm X30 S8200 
LaunchedAugust 2014August 2011Newer by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm X30

 S8200 Fujifilm X30 
Display resolution961k920kClearer display (+41k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm X30 S8200 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys exterior measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S8200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the S8200.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and S8200 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and S8200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon S8200 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography features
46
manual focus
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X30
Street photography with Nikon S8200
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors (423g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (213g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Sports photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (470 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
41
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
62
great battery (470 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (423 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average in class (213g)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
58
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
45
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (250 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging factors
Nikon S8200 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (423 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (213g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S8200
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-08-26 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 961 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 423g (0.93 pounds) 213g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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