Fuji Finepix S8300 Review

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S8300 Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
Samples
Gallery
Video

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Model Name:	Fujifilm FinePix S8300
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	S8300
Camera Format:	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$309.95
Street Price:	$299.99
Date Available:	2013-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	23.6 oz (670 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Size:	4.8 x 3.4 x 4.6 in. (123 x 87 x 116 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1624 (18.7 MP, Other), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1624 (9.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1080 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1624 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1080 (4.1 MP, Other)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480, 640x480, 320x240, 320x112
Movie Frame Rate:	60i/30p, 60i/30p, 60i/30p, 120p, 240p, 480p
Movie Audio:	Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels):	16.00
CMOS Size (inches):	1/2.3"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	16.00
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 1,008 mm
Zoom Ratio:	42.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2.0x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 100 cm 0.4 - 39.4 in
Aperture Range:	f/2.9 or f/8.4 (wide) / f/6.5 or f/7.6 or f/18.7 (tele) with ND filter
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Yes
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type; 0.2-inch, 200K-dot color LCD, ~97% coverage
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto (400/800/1600), Equivalent to ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	8 - 1/2000
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL 256-zones metering, Multi, Spot, Average
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Adv. mode (Pro Low-Light, Natural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, HDR, Zoom Bracketing, Individual shutter 3D, Advanced Filters include: Toy Camera, Miniature, Pop Color, Cross Screen, Partial Color, Soft Focus), Panorama.
Self Timer:	2, 10, Auto seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: Wide : approx. 40cm - 7.0m / 1.3ft. - 22.9ft. Telephoto : approx. 2.5m - 3.6m / 8.2ft. - 11.8ft.
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Movie File Format:	.MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) with stereo sound
Connectivity
Video Out:	No
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	Mini (Type C) HDMI port
Included Software:	Fujifilm CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	4 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium or Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included:	4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery Charger Included:	No
CIPA Rating:	500
Notes & Features:	Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD movie 1080i/60fps with stereo sound, Advanced Filters, Manual exposure control (P/S/A/M modes), Dual zoom control.