Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Fujifilm S8300 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Fujifilm S8300
Galaxy Camera 3G | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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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 |