Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST600
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung ST600
Fujifilm S8300 | ST600 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Fujifilm S8300
ST600 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung ST600
Fujifilm S8300 | ST600 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung ST600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Samsung ST600 | |
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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 |