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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L24

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L24 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L24 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L24, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the L24 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was brought out 24 months after the L24 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L24 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades against the L24 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon L24

 Fujifilm S8300 L24 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 24 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Fujifilm S8300

 L24 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon L24

 Fujifilm S8300 L24 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L24 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L24 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the L24.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and L24 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and L24.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S8300 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography factors
Nikon L24 Street photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
Travel photography with Nikon L24
52
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L24 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
33
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L24 Vlogging highlights
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (670g)
25
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon L24
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Nikon Coolpix L24
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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) 182 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $119