FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the F300EXR scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.