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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was released 5 months after the S8200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades against the S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm SL300 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Fujifilm SL300

 S8200 Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution961k460kSharper screen (+501k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon S8200

 Fujifilm SL300 S8200 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon S8200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 compared to the S8200.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and S8200 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and S8200.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S8200 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography features
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography features
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography info
Nikon S8200 Street photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (213g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography info
Nikon S8200 Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Travel photography highlights
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average in class (213g)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging factors
Nikon S8200 Vlogging factors
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (213g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-08-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 gr (1.12 pounds) 213 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $329