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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L100

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L100 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
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 3 years later than the L100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up vs the L100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm S8300 L100 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm S8300

 L100 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm S8300 L100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the L100.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and L100 is 61 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and L100.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography features
Nikon L100 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography features
Nikon L100 Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography information
Nikon L100 Travel photography information
52
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L100 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
39
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-02-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 360 grams (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $399