Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung NX5

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung NX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed 2 years after the NX5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores vs the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 provides physical 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) while the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 against the NX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and NX5 is 61 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and NX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8300 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm S8300 will resolve more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.