Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S8300
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Fujifilm S8300
Fujifilm F900EXR | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
Fujifilm S8300 | Fujifilm F900EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm S8300
Fujifilm F900EXR | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | |
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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 |