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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung ST93

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Launched March 2013
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung ST93, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 24 months after the ST93 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up vs the ST93 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm S8400W ST93 
AnnouncedMarch 2013April 2011Newer by 24 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 ST93 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung ST93

 Fujifilm S8400W ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the ST93.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and ST93 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and ST93.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S8400W will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography info
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography info
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Samsung ST93
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670g)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Samsung ST93
52
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography advice
Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (670g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography info
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
38
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging details
Samsung ST93 Vlogging details
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (670g)
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung ST93
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSamsung ST93
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Samsung ST93
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-03-22 2011-04-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 -