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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S8200 was launched 24 months after the ST30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the ST30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Samsung ST30

 Fujifilm S8200 ST30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Fujifilm S8200

 ST30 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung ST30

 Fujifilm S8200 ST30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the ST30.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and ST30 is 61 and 98 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and ST30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm S8200 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography features
Samsung ST30 Street photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (670 grams)
54
lighter than competition (87g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
49
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Travel photography highlights
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (670 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competition (87 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
30
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST30 Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (670g)
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung ST30
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Samsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Samsung ST30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 87 grams (0.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
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