Fujifilm S8200 vs Fujifilm SL300

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was introduced 13 months later than the Fujifilm SL300 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades against the Fujifilm SL300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL300 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm SL300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the Fujifilm SL300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm SL300 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8200 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.