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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 3 months later than the WB30F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W matches up against the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm S8400W WB30F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Fujifilm S8400W

 WB30F Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung WB30F

 Fujifilm S8400W WB30F 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8400W versus Samsung WB30F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the WB30F.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and WB30F is 61 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and WB30F.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than average in class (128g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Samsung WB30F
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-22 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $180