Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon S8200

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was brought out 17 months after the S8200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 provides exterior dimensions 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 S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the S8200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and S8200 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and S8200.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.