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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
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
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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S1 versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was released 13 months later than the Fujifilm S8300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the Fujifilm S8300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm S8300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm S8300 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 provides physical dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the Fujifilm S8300.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8300 is 60 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8300.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography highlights
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography highlights
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (680 grams)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography details
63
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (680 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
57
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (680 grams)
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than others (670g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Fujifilm S8300
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $200