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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and HZ35W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 2 months later than the HZ35W so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the F300EXR matches up against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung HZ35W

 F300EXR HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 HZ35W F300EXR 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung HZ35W

 F300EXR HZ35W 
ReleasedJuly 2010June 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys physical 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) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the HZ35W.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and HZ35W is 91 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and HZ35W.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The F300EXR features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW files
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focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
63
lighter than average in class (215g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
38
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung HZ35W
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Samsung HZ35W
Also called as FinePix F305EXR WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $300