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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced within a month of the Fujifilm T500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the Fujifilm T500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm T500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 versus Fujifilm T500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the Fujifilm T500.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm T500 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm T500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
53
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
52
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging highlights
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm T500
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $0