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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon W300

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon W300 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2017
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon W300 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon W300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and W300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 9 years before the W300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the W300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Nikon W300

 Fujifilm S8100fd W300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 W300 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2009Newer by 101 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon W300

 Fujifilm S8100fd W300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Nikon W300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the W300.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and W300 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and W300.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography features
Nikon W300 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Nikon W300
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
32
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography features
Nikon W300 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Nikon W300
35
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
48
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Nikon W300
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Nikon W300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-15 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 lbs) 231g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 280 photographs
Style of battery - Built-in
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $387