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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was launched 5 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S8300 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm S8300

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm S8300 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S8300 Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 provides external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (670g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
52
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
47
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors (670g)
36
decently wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s -
Max shutter speed 1/7000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
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 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $550