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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
Samsung SL30
(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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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL30 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung SL30

 F300EXR SL30 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 18 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography information
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography information
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
25
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography factors
Samsung SL30 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others in class (215g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
25
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung SL30
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSamsung 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