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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 5 years before the Fujifilm S8300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores vs the Fujifilm S8300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm S8300 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the Fujifilm S8300.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S8300 is 75 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S8300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography details
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography advice
53
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Fujifilm S8300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/7000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 405 grams (0.89 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 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 model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $200