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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm X-S1 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was unveiled 14 months after the Fujifilm X-S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the Fujifilm X-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm X-S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013November 2011More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Fujifilm S8300

 Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm S8300 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm S8300 Fujifilm X-S1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S1 has dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm X-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8300 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm S8300 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (670g)
52
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (920g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography details
53
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography features
52
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
43
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (920 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging advice
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (670g)
26
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (920g)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Fujifilm X-S1
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Fujifilm X-S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Fujifilm X-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-11-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/4000s
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
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 920 gr (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $399