Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung NX300
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX210
- New Model is Samsung NX500

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung NX300 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Samsung NX300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 8 months earlier than the NX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the NX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Samsung NX300
Fujifilm S8400W | NX300 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm S8400W
NX300 | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | March 2013 | Newer by 8 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 768k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung NX300
Fujifilm S8400W | NX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W features outer measurements 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 NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8400W versus Samsung NX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the NX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and NX300 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and NX300.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Samsung NX300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-03-22 | 2013-11-24 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 247 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 24-1056mm (44.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 768 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 331g (0.73 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 76 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 330 images |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | BP1130 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $750 |