Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is WB600
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S8300 was announced 3 years after the HZ30W which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades against the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung HZ30W
| Fujifilm S8300 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Fujifilm S8300
| HZ30W | Fujifilm S8300 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung HZ30W
| Fujifilm S8300 | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 offers outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the HZ30W.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and HZ30W is 61 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and HZ30W.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Samsung HZ30W |
| Other name | - | WB600 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 670 gr (1.48 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $280 |
