Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Released February 2011

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8300 was launched 24 months after the SZ-10 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the SZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Olympus SZ-10
Fujifilm S8300 | SZ-10 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm S8300
SZ-10 | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SZ-10
Fujifilm S8300 | SZ-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 offers exterior 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 Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the SZ-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and SZ-10 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and SZ-10.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8300 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Olympus SZ-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 pounds) | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
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 | - | 220 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $300 |