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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung ST150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was revealed within a month of the ST150F so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up vs the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm S8300 ST150F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Fujifilm S8300

 ST150F Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm S8300 ST150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the ST150F.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and ST150F is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and ST150F.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (670g)
56
lighter than others (114g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others (114g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (670g)
30
quite wide (25mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung ST150F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $300