Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S810c
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched April 2014

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S810c Overview
Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 15 months prior to the S810c making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the S810c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S810c Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Nikon Coolpix S810c. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon S810c
Fujifilm S8300 | S810c | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Fujifilm S8300
S810c | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 15 months |
Display size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon S810c
Fujifilm S8300 | S810c | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8300 versus Nikon S810c in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the S810c.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and S810c is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and S810c.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S8300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S810c Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Nikon Coolpix S810c |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/7000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lbs) | 216 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 270 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $200 | $350 |