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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was unveiled 5 months prior to the SZ-15 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores versus the SZ-15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm S8300 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm S8300

 SZ-15 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm S8300 SZ-15 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 features physical 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 Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the SZ-15.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and SZ-15 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and SZ-15.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (670g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography features
52
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than average (250g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging factors
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
34
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SZ-15
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Olympus SZ-15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-06-21
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $200