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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S4300

Portability
75
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S4300 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S4300 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon S4300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and S4300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 4 years prior to the S4300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the S4300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon S4300

 Fujifilm S8100fd S4300 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 S4300 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S4300

 Fujifilm S8100fd S4300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon S4300 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon S4300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd against the S4300.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S4300 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S4300.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S4300 to show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography features
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
Nikon S4300 Street photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (139g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Travel photography with Nikon S4300
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has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (139g)
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography advice
35
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Nikon S4300
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pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S4300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix S4300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 139 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 180 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $119