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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2007
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8300, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S5 Pro was brought out 6 years prior to the Fujifilm S8300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S5 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 concise summary of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro grades vs the Fujifilm S8300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm S5 Pro Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2007Newer by 67 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm S5 Pro Fujifilm S8300 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S5 Pro provides exterior dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro compared to the Fujifilm S8300.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S8300 is 55 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm S8300 will offer you greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S5 Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography details
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography info
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography info
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (920 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
52
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography advice
46
lighter than average in class (920 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Fujifilm S8300
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2007-07-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range - 0cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m -
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 448 not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $548 $200