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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
61
Imaging
72
Features
90
Overall
79
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Newer Model is Canon R6 II
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon R6 and Fujifilm S8300, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The R6 was manufactured 7 years after the Fujifilm S8300 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the R6 grades against the Fujifilm S8300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Fujifilm S8300

 R6 Fujifilm S8300 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2013More modern by 92 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon R6

 Fujifilm S8300 R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Fujifilm S8300

 R6 Fujifilm S8300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 features physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the R6 against the Fujifilm S8300.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R6 and Fujifilm S8300 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and Fujifilm S8300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R6 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R6 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern R6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography details
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography information
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
52
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
52
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (670g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography information
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (360 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R6
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Fujifilm S8300
 Canon EOS R6Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R6 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-07-09 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 102400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 6072 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 0cm
Amount of lenses 17 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/7000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6NH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $2,499 $200