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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon W300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(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
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon W300 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was launched 5 years before the W300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades against the W300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Nikon W300

 Fujifilm S8300 W300 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Fujifilm S8300

 W300 Fujifilm S8300 
RevealedMay 2017January 2013Newer by 53 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon W300

 Fujifilm S8300 W300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon W300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the W300.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and W300 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and W300.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
Portrait photography with Nikon W300
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Nikon W300
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography features
Nikon W300 Sports photography features
53
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography info
Nikon W300 Travel photography info
52
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8300
Landscape photography with Nikon W300
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
Vlogging with Nikon W300
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Nikon W300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Nikon Coolpix W300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2017-05-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 231 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 280 images
Form of battery - Built-in
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $387