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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ15W, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and HZ15W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was launched 18 months later than the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the F300EXR grades vs the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung HZ15W

 F300EXR HZ15W 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 HZ15W F300EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung HZ15W

 F300EXR HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR compared to the HZ15W.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and HZ15W.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The F300EXR has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The newer F300EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
31
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (249g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (249g)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung HZ15W
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Samsung HZ15W
Alternate name FinePix F305EXR WB550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $330