Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon B500
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon B500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Announced February 2016
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm S8300 was announced 4 years prior to the B500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores vs the B500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon B500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Nikon Coolpix B500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Nikon B500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon B500
| Fujifilm S8300 | B500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm S8300
| B500 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2016 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 38 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon B500
| Fujifilm S8300 | B500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has proportions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon B500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the B500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and B500 is 61 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and B500.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8300 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon B500 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Nikon Coolpix B500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2016-02-23 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 23-900mm (39.1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 7.4 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 670g (1.48 lb) | 541g (1.19 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 | - | 600 images |
| Style of battery | - | AA |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $300 |