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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(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
Samsung GX-10
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung GX-10

 Fujifilm S8300 GX-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2006More recent by 77 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Fujifilm S8300

 GX-10 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung GX-10

 Fujifilm S8300 GX-10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Street photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
52
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
49
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
9
no video
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung GX-10
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Samsung GX-10
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