Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was brought out 12 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.