Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S8300

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm IS Pro versus Fujifilm S8300, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was brought out 6 years before the Fujifilm S8300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm IS Pro matches up vs the Fujifilm S8300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm IS Pro offers physical dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm IS Pro versus Fujifilm S8300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro compared to the Fujifilm S8300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm S8300 is 55 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm S8300.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm IS Pro featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm S8300 will render extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm IS Pro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.