FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the F300EXR matches up versus the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be behind in sensor tech.