Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8300

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S8300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 12 months before the Fujifilm S8300 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores versus the Fujifilm S8300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the Fujifilm S8300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S8300 is 95 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S8300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.