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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 3 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades against the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung ST600

 Fujifilm S8300 ST600 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Fujifilm S8300

 ST600 Fujifilm S8300 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung ST600

 Fujifilm S8300 ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the ST600.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and ST600 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and ST600.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8300 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography details
Samsung ST600 Street photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average (670 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
52
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (150 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than average (670 grams)
30
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (150 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung ST600
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Samsung ST600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $330