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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was brought out 13 months after the SZ-12 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the SZ-12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm S8300 SZ-12 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm S8300

 SZ-12 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm S8300 SZ-12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 has exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8300 versus Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the SZ-12.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and SZ-12 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and SZ-12.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-12
53
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-12
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SZ-12
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Olympus SZ-12
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Olympus SZ-12
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $350