FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL200
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced July 2010
- Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched July 2010

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL200 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and PL200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

The F300EXR was launched about the same time to the PL200 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the F300EXR scores vs the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung PL200
F300EXR | PL200 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
PL200 | F300EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung PL200
F300EXR | PL200 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR has outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR compared to the PL200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and PL200.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung PL200 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Samsung PL200 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 170 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $280 | $0 |