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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched about the same time to the Fujifilm S8300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm S8300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm F900EXR Fujifilm S8300 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm F900EXR Fujifilm S8300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Fujifilm S8300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the Fujifilm S8300.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm S8300 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography info
44
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography factors
55
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
small sensor (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
52
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition in class (232g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography information
47
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (670g)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm S8300
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 260 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $380 $200