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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 12 months before the WB800F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm SL300 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Fujifilm SL300

 WB800F Fujifilm SL300 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung WB800F

 Fujifilm SL300 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the WB800F.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and WB800F is 67 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and WB800F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
38
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography features
Samsung WB800F Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (510 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography info
Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (510g)
35
decently wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung WB800F
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $300