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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(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
Nikon S6300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm S8100fd S6300 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 S6300 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm S8100fd S6300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography information
Nikon S6300 Sports photography information
32
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography advice
35
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
24
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon S6300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix S6300
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