FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL30
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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 referred to as FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Also referred to as ES15
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Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung SL30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and SL30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe F300EXR was released 18 months after the SL30 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the F300EXR grades versus the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung SL30
| F300EXR | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
| SL30 | F300EXR |
|---|
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung SL30
| F300EXR | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the F300EXR vs the SL30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and SL30.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm F300EXR will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger F300EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Samsung SL30 |
| Otherwise known as | FinePix F305EXR | ES15 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-07-21 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| 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 rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $93 |