Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung SL102

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced 4 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 provides external 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) whilst the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 versus Samsung SL102 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the SL102.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and SL102 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and SL102.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.