Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P80
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Nikon Coolpix P80. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Nikon P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon P80
Fujifilm SL300 | P80 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Fujifilm SL300
P80 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon P80
Fujifilm SL300 | P80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon P80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P80 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Nikon Coolpix P80 | |
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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 |