Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon 1 J4

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon 1 J4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the 1 J4 (18MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and 1 J4 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 15 months before the 1 J4 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores against the 1 J4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Nikon 1 J4. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 has got 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) whilst the Nikon 1 J4 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon 1 J4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the 1 J4.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and 1 J4 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and 1 J4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon 1 J4 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.