Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB30F
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB30F 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung WB30F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm S8300 was revealed very close to the WB30F so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung WB30F
| Fujifilm S8300 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm S8300
| WB30F | Fujifilm S8300 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung WB30F
| Fujifilm S8300 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung WB30F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the WB30F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and WB30F is 61 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and WB30F.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Samsung WB30F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Samsung WB30F |
| Category | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/7000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| 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) | 128g (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $200 | $180 |