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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L810

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L810 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 12 months after the L810 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades against the L810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon L810

 Fujifilm S8300 L810 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Fujifilm S8300

 L810 Fujifilm S8300 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon L810

 Fujifilm S8300 L810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon L810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the L810.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and L810 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and L810.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S8300 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography features
Nikon L810 Street photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography factors
Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
52
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
max fps low (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography details
Nikon L810 Travel photography details
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L810 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging advice
Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon L810
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-02-01
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 430 grams (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $280