• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1008.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon P310 advantages over Fujifilm S8300

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/2.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    32 mm vs 116 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    194g vs 670g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Fujifilm S8300 advantages over Nikon P310

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,008 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P300

Nikon P310
Nikon P300
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
Fujifilm S8300
Nikon P300
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Fujifilm S8200

Nikon P310
Fujifilm S8200
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
Fujifilm S8300
Fujifilm S8200
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Olympus XZ-10

Nikon P310
Olympus XZ-10
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
Fujifilm S8300
Olympus XZ-10
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Fujifilm S9400W

Nikon P310
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
Fujifilm S8300
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Fujifilm XQ2

Nikon P310
Fujifilm XQ2
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm S8300
Fujifilm XQ2
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
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