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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm A100 versus Fujifilm S8300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm S8300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm A100 scores versus the Fujifilm S8300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm A100 Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm A100

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm A100 Fujifilm S8300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A100 versus Fujifilm S8300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the Fujifilm S8300.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm S8300 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than others (124 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
55
lighter than others (124 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (670 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (670g)
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Fujifilm A100 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Fujifilm S8300
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - 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
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $200