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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(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
Olympus SZ-10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm S8300 SZ-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm S8300

 SZ-10 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm S8300 SZ-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography information
52
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography info
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than average (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging info
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SZ-10
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Olympus SZ-10
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