Fujifilm F305EXR vs Nikon S8100

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm F305EXR

Much better wide angle

24 mm

30 mm

20% better wide angle

Significantly more zoom

15x

10x

Around 2.5x more zoom

Supports 24p

Yes

Get that real film feel

Significantly higher true resolution

10.6 MP

9.8 MP

Capture around 10% more detail in your photos

Has boost ISO

12,800 ISO

None

Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image

Wider aperture

f/3.3

f/3.5

At its widest zoom, the F305EXR's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)

Significantly larger sensor

1/2" 6.4x4.8mm

1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm

Around 10% larger sensor

Slightly longer exposures

2x longer exposures

Learn more about
the Fujifilm F305EXR

Advantages of the Nikon S8100

Higher resolution movies

1080p @ 30fps

720p @ 24fps

Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate

Significantly higher resolution screen

921k dots

460k dots

More than 2x higher resolution screen

Records high-speed movies

240 fps

None

Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion

Has a CMOS-family sensor

CMOS

CCD

CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images

Shoots significantly faster

10 fps

1.5 fps

More than 6.5x faster continuous shooting

Significantly better macro capability

1 cm

5 cm

Focus on subjects 5x closer to the lens

Better image stabilization

Lens, Sensor shift

Sensor shift

Less risk of blur

Slightly smaller

104x60x30 mm

103x59x32 mm

Around 10% smaller

Much faster max shutter speed

1/4000s

1/1500s

2.7x faster max shutter speed

Thinner

1.2"

1.3"

Around 10% thinner

Slightly lighter

209 g

215 g

Almost the same

Learn more about
the Nikon S8100

recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix F305EXR

64	vs	68
Explain scores

Nikon Coolpix S8100

Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix S8100.

advice

Need help deciding?

Ask the community!

I am considering either the Fujifilm F305EXR or the Nikon S8100,

For example: Taking photos in low light or great family photos or ability to take great photos underwater

Select aspects that are most important to you: (max 3)

Popular tags:

low light
general photography
Outdoors
family photos
distant subjects
fast action
video
wildlife
beginner
macro photography
sports
natural light
indoor
travel
professional
action shots
amateur
first camera
portraits
landscapes
children
HD video
vacation
Image quality
large prints
flash
Underwater
artistic photography
nature photos
street photography
fashion photography
wide angle
bokeh
casual use
panoramas
ease of use
Portrait Photography
wedding photography
creative
intermediate
nature
night photography
auto focus and speed
concert photography
Landscape
portrait
quality
slow motion
high fps
hiking
hobby
manual controls
product photography
sharp pictures
Size
snapshots
zoom
Artwork
costs
DSLR
durable
event photography
Fast
Good quality
gps
HDR
High Speed Golf Swing
Lens
Lightweight
outdoor
people and seascapes
pets
speed
superzoom
urban environment
versatilty
viewfinder
Which DSLR?
3D images
60 fps
ad_tech
architectural
architecture
asddasf
audio
Baby Shot
Birds
blackboard
Bmx
burst mode
canon s100 or the nikonp510
commercial photography
compact
computer software
d5100 d3200 picture quality
Detail
downgrade
enthusiast
fashion photos
features
films better
food photography
fotos da família
f stop low
gift
good quality photos
help
high quality
Image stabilization
iso
large file size
lomography
long lasting
nikon d3100 d7000 canon
Nikon D3200 or the Sony SLT A77
not to expensive
off camera lighting
photowalks
Portability
pouca luz
qualité de l'image
refresh rate
resolution
Safari
second camera
sensor dust protection
short lag time
sight seeing
Simple
storage
surfing
upgrade
value
variety use
viajar
weather
website
weight
which one is best
Burst
juicy colors

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Heavy

F305EXR:	215 g
S8100:	209 g

Quite thick

F305EXR:	1.3"
S8100:	1.2"

	Neither camera stitches together panoramas
	You could stitch photos in post

	Neither has in-camera HDR
	You could do HDR manually

Large

F305EXR:	103x59x32 mm
S8100:	104x60x30 mm

	No touchscreens
	More buttons

Compared to recent travel zooms

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

	Neither camera can take 3D photos
	No 3d support

	No built-in GPS
	Missing geo-tagging

competitors

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Travel zoom

$237 - $289

Has significantly more zoom

Has in-camera HDR

Has a slower max shutter speed

Is significantly more expensive

Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the FinePix F305EXR

Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the Coolpix S8100

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$148 - $179

Has a significantly wider aperture

Is significantly smaller

Has a slower max shutter speed

Slightly worse macro focusing

Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the FinePix F305EXR

Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Coolpix S8100

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$340 - $389

Has a much wider aperture

Has a much larger sensor

Has a slower max shutter speed

Is much more expensive

Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the FinePix F305EXR

Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Coolpix S8100

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Travel zoom

$281 - $332

Is significantly more expensive

Is thicker

Compare the PowerShot SX220 HS vs the FinePix F305EXR

Compare the PowerShot SX220 HS vs the Coolpix S8100

Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

Travel zoom

$139 - $343

Is significantly smaller

Is thinner

Slightly worse macro focusing

Has a slightly lower resolution screen

Compare the PowerShot SD4500 IS vs the FinePix F305EXR

Compare the PowerShot SD4500 IS vs the Coolpix S8100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430

Has a much wider aperture

Has a built-in GPS

Has a slower max shutter speed

Is much more expensive

Compare the Powershot S100 vs the FinePix F305EXR

Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix S8100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Travel zoom

$328

Has a built-in GPS

Has a touch screen

Is much more expensive

Is thicker

Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the FinePix F305EXR

Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Coolpix S8100

Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR

Travel zoom

$225 - $229

Higher resolution movies

Records high-speed movies

No 24p support

Narrower aperture

Compare the FinePix F500 EXR vs the FinePix F305EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR

Travel zoom

$248

Has a GPS

Higher resolution movies

No 24p support

Narrower aperture

Compare the FinePix F550 EXR vs the FinePix F305EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

Compact

$293

Much larger sensor

Much higher true resolution

Significantly less zoom

Significantly worse wide angle

Compare the FinePix F200EXR vs the FinePix F305EXR

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380

Much more zoom

Has a flip-out screen

Much larger

Much thicker

Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the FinePix F305EXR

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Travel zoom

$229

Much better wide angle

More zoom

Doesn't record high-speed movies

Shoots slower

Compare the Coolpix S8200 vs the Coolpix S8100

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Travel zoom

$177 - $223

Much better wide angle

Wider aperture

Much lower resolution screen

Lower resolution movies

Compare the Coolpix S6200 vs the Coolpix S8100

Nikon Coolpix S6300

Travel zoom

$180 - $184

Much better wide angle

Wider aperture

Much lower resolution screen

Significantly smaller screen

Compare the Coolpix S6300 vs the Coolpix S8100

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom

$180 - $229

Much more zoom

Much better wide angle

Much larger

Lower resolution movies

Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Coolpix S8100

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Compact

$106 - $189

Significantly wider aperture

Supports 24p

Much lower resolution screen

Less zoom

Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the Coolpix S8100

appearance

discussion

“This combination of Renaissance Faire and photo stats sets our nerdy hearts aflutter. Now, have at you, Sir Nikon!” - Photojojo	“Absolutely love this site for camera comparison, makes well known consumer rating sites look rudimentary” - @chris2pherlynn
“Killer web-app for camera nerds.” - Besser Wisser	“I'm still in love with Snapsort” - @JustinMoodie
“This is the Google of the camera review websites” - Karel Donk, Photographer	“The site works hard to simplify a complex topic” - Janice Chen, ZDNet

Fujifilm FinePixF305EXR vs Nikon CoolpixS8100

Nikon Coolpix S8100

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S8100

Fujifilm FinePix F305EXR

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix F305EXR

recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm F305EXR

Advantages of the Nikon S8100

recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

advice

Need help deciding?

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Compared to recent travel zooms

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS

Canon Powershot S100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Fujifilm FinePix F305EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

Canon Powershot SX40

Nikon Coolpix S8100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Nikon Coolpix S6300

Nikon Coolpix L120

Canon ELPH 100 HS

appearance

discussion

Showing 0 comments

Fujifilm FinePix
F305EXR
vs
Nikon Coolpix
S8100