Reasons to choose FinePix S8300
Released in 2013, FinePix S8300 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 670 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix S8300
vs Fujifilm FinePix S8500
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
FinePix S830028 mm²
FinePix S8500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The FinePix S8300 and FinePix S8500 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
FinePix S8300MetricFinePix S8500
16.2 MPEffective pixels16.2 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.76 µm²Pixel area1.76 µm²
56.92 MP/cm²Pixel density56.92 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
670 gWeight670 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
4 x AA type alkaline batteriesBattery4 x AA type alkaline batteries
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix S8300 and FinePix S8500 have the same sensor area. The FinePix S8300 and FinePix S8500 have the same body weight. The FinePix S8300 and FinePix S8500 have the same effective resolution. The FinePix S8300 and FinePix S8500 were both released in 2013. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix S8500
Released in 2013, FinePix S8500 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 670 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.