Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Fujifilm S8300 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm S8300
Galaxy Camera 4G | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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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 |