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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was launched 3 years later than the ST80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up vs the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung ST80

 Fujifilm S8300 ST80 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Fujifilm S8300

 ST80 Fujifilm S8300 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung ST80

 Fujifilm S8300 ST80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the ST80.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and ST80 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and ST80.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8300 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST80 Sports photography factors
52
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
52
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
62
offers focus by touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
39
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST80 Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung ST80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Samsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Samsung ST80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 118 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $249