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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P510

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P510 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P500
  • Later Model is Nikon P520
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P510 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was brought out 7 months later than the P510 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the P510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon P510

 Fujifilm S8300 P510 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2012Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Fujifilm S8300

 P510 Fujifilm S8300 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon P510

 Fujifilm S8300 P510 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon P510 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the P510.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and P510 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and P510.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S8300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography information
Nikon P510 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Nikon P510
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (555 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography factors
Nikon P510 Sports photography factors
52
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
Travel photography with Nikon P510
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
low battery (200 CIPA)
heavier than competition (555g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P510 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (200 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
Vlogging with Nikon P510
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (555 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon P510
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Nikon Coolpix P510
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-07-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 555 grams (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 - 200 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $600