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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S8300 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm S8300

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm S8300 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm S8300 Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2013Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
53
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Samsung Galaxy Camera
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