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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung SL102, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and SL102 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 19 months later than the SL102 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the F300EXR matches up versus the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung SL102

 F300EXR SL102 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SL102 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung SL102

 F300EXR SL102 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR has external dimensions 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 SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR against the SL102.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and SL102.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm F300EXR will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer F300EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
24
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competition in class (116g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
26
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
29
very good max aperture (f)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung SL102
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSamsung SL102
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Samsung SL102
Also called as FinePix F305EXR ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2009-01-08
Body design 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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $130