FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung ST150F

Following is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung ST150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and ST150F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was released 3 years earlier than the ST150F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the F300EXR scores versus the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR against the ST150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and ST150F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST150F will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.