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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL210

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung PL210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and PL210 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was brought out 5 months before the PL210 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the F300EXR matches up vs the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung PL210

 F300EXR PL210 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 PL210 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung PL210

 F300EXR PL210 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR vs the PL210.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and PL210 is 91 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and PL210.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung PL210 will offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Samsung PL210
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography details
Samsung PL210 Sports photography details
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others in class (215g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography factors
38
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
36
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung PL210
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSamsung PL210
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Samsung PL210
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
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