Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung NX300M, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S4800 was launched very close to the NX300M and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up vs the NX300M in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 features exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung NX300M in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the NX300M.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and NX300M is 66 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and NX300M.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.