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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung NX300

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung NX300 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
  • Released March 2013
Samsung NX300
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm S8400W NX300 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 NX300 Fujifilm S8400W 
IntroducedNovember 2013March 2013Newer by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution768k460kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung NX300

 Fujifilm S8400W NX300 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Street photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (670g)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography features
Samsung NX300 Travel photography features
52
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (670g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
includes touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Samsung NX300
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (670g)
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung NX300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSamsung NX300
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