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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and DV300F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was introduced 17 months prior to the DV300F making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the F300EXR matches up against the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung DV300F

 F300EXR DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 DV300F F300EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung DV300F

 F300EXR DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR against the DV300F.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and DV300F.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung DV300F will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography info
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography features
Samsung DV300F Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
63
lighter than competition in class (215g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung DV300F
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSamsung DV300F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Samsung DV300F
Other name FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $200