FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed July 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as WB600

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and HZ30W (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

The F300EXR was manufactured 7 months after the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the F300EXR matches up vs the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung HZ30W
F300EXR | HZ30W | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm F300EXR
HZ30W | F300EXR | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung HZ30W
F300EXR | HZ30W | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides external measurements 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 HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR and the HZ30W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and HZ30W.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The F300EXR includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern F300EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Samsung HZ30W |
Also Known as | FinePix F305EXR | WB600 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
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 | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $280 | $280 |