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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P80

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P80 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Newer Model is Nikon P90
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P80 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and P80 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores versus the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon P80

 Fujifilm SL300 P80 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Fujifilm SL300

 P80 Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P80

 Fujifilm SL300 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon P80 has sizing of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the P80.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and P80 is 67 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and P80.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm SL300 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
Portrait photography with Nikon P80
38
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
Street photography with Nikon P80
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (510g)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography information
Nikon P80 Travel photography information
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (510g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P80 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging factors
Nikon P80 Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than others (510g)
24
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P80
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Nikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Nikon Coolpix P80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510g (1.12 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $400