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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:670 gBattery life (CIPA):300 shots

Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.9

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

90%

4.9

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 62% of cameras
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

28%

5.2

Sensor & Image

25%

5.1

Photo Features

18%

5.4

Video & Audio

14%

4.3

Display & Design

8%

4.8

Battery & Power

7%

2.6

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 55% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of camera Fujifilm FinePix S8300

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

28%

5.2

Sensor & Image

25%

5.1

Photo Features

18%

5.4

Video & Audio

14%

4.3

Display & Design

8%

4.8

Battery & Power

7%

2.6

Connectivity & Storage

4.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

4.9

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.4
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16 MP, which is lower than that of 61.9% of cameras and equal to that of 10.1% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.34 µm, which are smaller than those in 74.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 14% of cameras.
Base ISO
64
Base ISO
64
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 64 which is lower than that of 95.8% of cameras and equal to that of 3.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 12800 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 12,800
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 12,800, which is higher than that of 54.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.8% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
?
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
bridge
Weight
670 g
Weight
670 g
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 670 g which is heavier than 79.8% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.6% of cameras.
Width
123 mm
Width
123 mm
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 123 mm which is wider than 57.4% of cameras and equal to that of 1% of cameras.
Height
87 mm
Height
87 mm
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 87 mm which is taller than 64% of cameras and equal to that of 1.1% of cameras.
Thickness
116 mm
Thickness
116 mm
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 116 mm which is thicker than 96.3% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 300 shots, which is shorter than that of 57.8% of cameras and equal to that of 6.7% of cameras.
Battery capacity
N/A
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
Uses 4x AA batteries.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    electronic
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 480 fps high-speed video.
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 6,400 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    12,800 ISO
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (12800 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 5.92x more optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    42 x
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% more optical zoom: this camera offers 42 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The built-in lens provides 42x optical zoom.
    42 x vs 7.1 x
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    Motion Panorama; 360°
  • 2.42x cheaper
    Fujifilm FinePix S8300 is cheaper than the average camera (£120 vs £290).
    £120 vs £290
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    electronic
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • 1 more customizable buttons
    Customizable button count
    1
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >7
    This camera has more customizable buttons than the average camera (1 vs 0). The average camera offers 0 customizable buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 6,400 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    12,800 ISO
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (12800 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    Motion Panorama; 360°
  • 5.92x more optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    42 x
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% more optical zoom: this camera offers 42 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The built-in lens provides 42x optical zoom.
    42 x vs 7.1 x
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 480 fps high-speed video.
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 2160000 dots lower EVF resolution
    EVF resolution
    200,000 dots
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <201.6k dots – >5760k dots
    This camera has a lower EVF resolution than the average camera (200000 dots vs 2360000 dots). The average camera has an EVF resolution of 2360000 dots.
    200000 dots vs 2360000 dots
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 275 g heavier
    Weight
    670 g
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (670 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    670 g vs 395 g
  • 3 % lower viewfinder coverage
    Viewfinder coverage
    97 %
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >100 %
    This camera has a lower viewfinder coverage than the average camera (97 % vs 100 %). The average camera has viewfinder coverage of 100 %.
    97 % vs 100 %
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 93% less popular
    Fujifilm FinePix S8300 is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 2160000 dots lower EVF resolution
    EVF resolution
    200,000 dots
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <201.6k dots – >5760k dots
    This camera has a lower EVF resolution than the average camera (200000 dots vs 2360000 dots). The average camera has an EVF resolution of 2360000 dots.
    200000 dots vs 2360000 dots
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 275 g heavier
    Weight
    670 g
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (670 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    670 g vs 395 g
  • 3 % lower viewfinder coverage
    Viewfinder coverage
    97 %
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >100 %
    This camera has a lower viewfinder coverage than the average camera (97 % vs 100 %). The average camera has viewfinder coverage of 100 %.
    97 % vs 100 %
  • 70 mm thicker
    Thickness
    116 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (116 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    116 mm vs 46 mm
  • 13.1 mm taller body
    Height
    87 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (87 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    87 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 12,500 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    12,800 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >102.4k ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (12800 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    Reduced resolution only.
    12,800 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 22 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    8 s
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (8 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    8 s vs 30 s
  • 30 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    300 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (300 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    300 shots vs 330 shots

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What we like about Fujifilm FinePix S8300

  • Powerful 42x optical zoom (24-1008mm equivalent) for versatile shooting distances
  • Effective optical image stabilisation for sharper handheld shots
  • Fast continuous shooting performance at 10 frames per second at full resolution
  • Capable of recording Full HD 1080i video at 60fps with stereo sound
  • Intuitive design featuring an electronic viewfinder (EVF) and secondary zoom control
  • High sensitivity with a maximum ISO of 12,800 for varied lighting conditions

What we don't like about Fujifilm FinePix S8300

  • Small 1/2.3-inch sensor size which limits image quality compared to larger-sensor cameras
  • Lack of RAW file support, restricting flexibility in post-processing
  • No built-in wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) for easy sharing
  • Lacks environmental or weather sealing, making it vulnerable to dust and moisture
  • Slow lens aperture at the telephoto end (f/6.5), which can struggle in low light
  • Bulky and heavy compared to other cameras in its class

Verdict

The Fujifilm FinePix S8300 is a versatile bridge camera featuring a 16.2-megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor and a powerful 42x optical Fujinon zoom lens with a 24-1008mm equivalent focal range. Key characteristics include a fast 0.3-second autofocus, 10fps continuous shooting at full resolution, and Full HD 1080i video recording with stereo sound. Its main pros are the expansive telephoto reach, built-in optical image stabilization for sharper long-range shots, and the inclusion of both a 3.0-inch 460k-dot LCD and an electronic viewfinder for flexible framing. However, its notable cons include a lack of RAW support, a relatively heavy 670g body that isn't pocketable, and a fixed screen that lacks tilting or touch capabilities.

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