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Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
44
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Launched March 2010
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was introduced 2 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 Fujifilm S8300 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2010Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Fujifilm S8300

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Fujifilm S8300 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 Fujifilm S8300 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 offers physical 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) while the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has measurements of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 61 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8300 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm S8300 will give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography highlights
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (670g)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (355g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
Sports photography with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
52
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Travel photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
lighter than others (355g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
heavier than average (670 grams)
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (355 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-03-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 180s
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lbs) 355g (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
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 - 410 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $349