FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm S8300

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Fujifilm S8300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Z700EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Z700EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z700EXR was introduced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z700EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z700EXR grades vs the Fujifilm S8300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z700EXR enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has sizing 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 FujiFilm Z700EXR and Fujifilm S8300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Z700EXR compared to the Fujifilm S8300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z700EXR and Fujifilm S8300 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z700EXR and Fujifilm S8300.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z700EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm S8300 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Z700EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.