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FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV105
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max 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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FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JV100 and Fujifilm S8300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was announced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JV100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the JV100 matches up against the Fujifilm S8300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Fujifilm S8300

 JV100 Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the FujiFilm JV100

 Fujifilm S8300 JV100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Fujifilm S8300

 JV100 Fujifilm S8300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV100 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JV100 and Fujifilm S8300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the JV100 and the Fujifilm S8300.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and Fujifilm S8300 is 96 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV100 and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8300 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older JV100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography features
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no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
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lighter than others (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV100
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
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lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (126 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV100
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8300
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no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging highlights
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lighter than others (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Fujifilm S8300
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Also Known as FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 126g (0.28 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $99 $200