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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L840

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L840 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
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8300 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 3 years prior to the L840 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the L840 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S8300 L840 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm S8300

 L840 Fujifilm S8300 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S8300 L840 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with 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 L840 has dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Nikon L840 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the L840.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and L840 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and L840.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Nikon L840
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (670g)
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography info
Nikon L840 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography details
Nikon L840 Travel photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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better than average battery power (590 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (855mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (538g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L840 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (590 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (670g)
27
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (538g)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Nikon Coolpix L840
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Highest 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"
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 538 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 - 590 photos
Battery type - AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $400