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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-100 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 12 months before the SP-100 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores vs the SP-100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm S8300 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm S8300

 SP-100 Fujifilm S8300 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-100

 Fujifilm S8300 SP-100 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has specifications of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the SP-100.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and SP-100 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and SP-100.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography details
Olympus SP-100 Street photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography details
52
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography highlights
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (670g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (594 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (594g)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Olympus SP-100
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 594g (1.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $400