Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released September 2006
- Renewed by Samsung GX-20

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm S8300 was brought out 6 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the GX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung GX-10
Fujifilm S8300 | GX-10 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2006 | More recent by 77 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Fujifilm S8300
GX-10 | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung GX-10
Fujifilm S8300 | GX-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the GX-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and GX-10 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and GX-10.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm S8300 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Samsung GX-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2006-09-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/7000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 pounds) | 793g (1.75 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $200 | $850 |