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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 2013
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was revealed 15 months after the DV300F which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up against the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm S8400W DV300F 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2012More modern by 15 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm S8400W

 DV300F Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm S8400W DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the DV300F.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and DV300F is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and DV300F.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography info
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (670 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
53
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography factors
Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (133g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (670 grams)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSamsung DV300F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-22 2012-01-02
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life 300 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA BP88
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $200