Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung NX30

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Samsung NX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 9 months prior to the NX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up against the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Samsung NX30. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with outside measurements 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 NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the NX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and NX30 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and NX30.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.