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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB2200F 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 WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced 12 months earlier than the WB2200F so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the WB2200F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung WB2200F

 Fujifilm S8300 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Fujifilm S8300

 WB2200F Fujifilm S8300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung WB2200F

 Fujifilm S8300 WB2200F 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 vs the WB2200F.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and WB2200F is 61 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and WB2200F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (670g)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography factors
53
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography info
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography info
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (708g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (670g)
25
fairly wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (708g)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung WB2200F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 200k dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 670g (1.48 lbs) 708g (1.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $599