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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was unveiled 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm S8300 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm S8300

 Galaxy Camera 3G Fujifilm S8300 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 Fujifilm S8300 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 has 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) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography information
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
52
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
36
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-08-29
Body design 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $606