• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1008.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Fujifilm S8300 advantages over Samsung NX1100

  • Less expensive
    $310 vs $600 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 320 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Samsung NX1100 advantages over Fujifilm S8300

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.29 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 116 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX1000

Fujifilm S8300
Samsung NX1000
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $413
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm S8300 vs Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1100
Samsung NX1000
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • $413
  • APS-C

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung NX1000

Compared to Fujifilm S8200

Fujifilm S8300
Fujifilm S8200
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8200

Samsung NX1100
Fujifilm S8200
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Fujifilm S8200

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm S8300
Sony NEX-3N
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony NEX-3N

Samsung NX1100
Sony NEX-3N
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Higher-res screen
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Fujifilm S8400W

Fujifilm S8300
Fujifilm S8400W
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Samsung NX1100
Fujifilm S8400W
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX1100 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Compared to Fujifilm S9400W

Fujifilm S8300
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Samsung NX1100
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

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