Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung SL820

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8300 versus Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was brought out 3 years after the SL820 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades against the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 versus Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the SL820.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and SL820 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and SL820.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8300 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.