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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
21
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FC100 versus Fujifilm S8300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S8300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-FC100 grades against the Fujifilm S8300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Fujifilm S8300

 EX-FC100 Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Casio EX-FC100

 Fujifilm S8300 EX-FC100 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm S8300

 EX-FC100 Fujifilm S8300 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FC100 versus Fujifilm S8300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FC100 versus the Fujifilm S8300.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm S8300 is 94 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8300 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm S8300
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 9 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance - 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $200