Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S8000

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon S8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was brought out 19 months after the S8000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up against the S8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon S8000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the S8000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and S8000 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and S8000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm SL300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.