Clicky

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9800 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
  • Announced January 2013
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Fujifilm S8300 was released 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S9800 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades against the Fujifilm S9800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm S8300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 24 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm S9800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9800 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8300 versus Fujifilm S9800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S9800 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S9800.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography information
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S9800 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 megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography highlights
52
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
57
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (670g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S9800
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Fujifilm S9800
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Fujifilm S9800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $299