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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P1000 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
  • Released January 2013
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Previous Model is Nikon P900
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8300 was brought out 6 years earlier than the P1000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the P1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon P1000

 Fujifilm S8300 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Fujifilm S8300

 P1000 Fujifilm S8300 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2013Newer by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon P1000

 Fujifilm S8300 P1000 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon P1000 has measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the P1000.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and P1000 is 61 and 49 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and P1000.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography info
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (670g)
51
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (1,415g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
Sports photography with Nikon P1000
53
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P1000 Travel photography highlights
52
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
54
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
terrible battery (250 shots)
more heavy than average (1,415g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P1000 as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than others (670g)
58
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (1,415 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon P1000
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2018-07-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Nikon Expeed
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 1415 grams (3.12 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
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 - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $1,000