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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB800F 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 WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured very close to the WB800F so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm S8300 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Fujifilm S8300

 WB800F Fujifilm S8300 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm S8300 WB800F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 offers outer dimensions 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 WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8300 versus Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the WB800F.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and WB800F is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and WB800F.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (670 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8300
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
52
incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography details
Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
52
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average (670g)
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Samsung WB800F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $300