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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm XP70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP80
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm XP70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 12 months prior to the Fujifilm XP70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm XP70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up vs the Fujifilm XP70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm XP70

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm XP70 Fujifilm S8300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm XP70

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm XP70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP70 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm XP70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the Fujifilm XP70.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm XP70 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm XP70.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography info
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography highlights
52
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
34
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm XP70
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Fujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 0cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $199