Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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![Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8300/Fujifilm-S8300-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released February 2013
- Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured within a month of the Galaxy Camera so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fujifilm S8300 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm S8300
Galaxy Camera | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fujifilm S8300 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the Galaxy Camera.
![Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8300-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and Galaxy Camera is 61 and 90 respectively.
![Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8300-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and Galaxy Camera.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
![Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8300-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8300-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Alternative name | - | Wi-Fi |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/7000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 300g (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $450 |