Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2012

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 4 years before the S6300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd matches up versus the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon S6300
Fujifilm S8100fd | S6300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
S6300 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S6300
Fujifilm S8100fd | S6300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd has got outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the S6300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and S6300 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and S6300.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6300 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 405 grams (0.89 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $200 |