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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL820

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL820 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung SL820, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and SL820 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was introduced 18 months after the SL820 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the F300EXR grades versus the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung SL820

 F300EXR SL820 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SL820 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung SL820

 F300EXR SL820 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides exterior measurements 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 SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR compared to the SL820.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and SL820.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger F300EXR should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
26
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography info
Samsung SL820 Travel photography info
63
lighter than others (215g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography details
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography details
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quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung SL820
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSamsung SL820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Samsung SL820
Also called FinePix F305EXR IT100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $280