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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released September 2010
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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T300 was revealed 11 months after the S8100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the T300 grades versus the S8100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Nikon S8100

 T300 S8100 
ReleasedJuly 2011September 2010Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the FujiFilm T300

 S8100 T300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S8100

 T300 S8100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the T300 and the S8100.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and S8100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and S8100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm T300 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern T300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography info
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography details
Nikon S8100 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography factors
Nikon S8100 Travel photography factors
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
55
built-in flash
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography highlights
36
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8100 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S8100
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Also Known as FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 180 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $299