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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9900w 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 S9900w
(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
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S9900w making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores versus the Fujifilm S9900w in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm S9900w 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm S9900w Fujifilm S8300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm S9900w 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9900w has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S9900w in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S9900w is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S9900w.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (670 grams)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography details
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm S9900w
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Fujifilm S9900w
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Fujifilm S9900w
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (1.48 lbs) 670 gr (1.48 lbs)
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 Overall 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 form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $719