FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung DV150F

In this write-up, we are comparing the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung DV150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and DV150F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was launched 3 years before the DV150F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the F300EXR scores vs the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung DV150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR and the DV150F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and DV150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and DV150F.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung DV150F will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.