Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Samsung ST30
Fujifilm S8200 | ST30 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Fujifilm S8200
ST30 | Fujifilm S8200 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Samsung ST30
Fujifilm S8200 | ST30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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).
Look at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8200 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Samsung ST30 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $450 | $55 |