Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST150F
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung ST150F
| Fujifilm S8300 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same age | |
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimension | 3" | 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.
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.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and ST150F is 61 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Samsung 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 |