Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma fp L

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades versus the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 offers physical 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 Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8300 vs Sigma fp L in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the fp L.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and fp L is 61 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and fp L.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8300 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will result in more detail due to its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.