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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung ST90

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung ST90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and ST90 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 6 months prior to the ST90 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the F300EXR grades vs the ST90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung ST90

 F300EXR ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 ST90 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung ST90

 F300EXR ST90 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR features outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the ST90.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and ST90 is 91 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and ST90.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung ST90 will give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography factors
Samsung ST90 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Sports photography highlights
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Samsung ST90
63
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography highlights
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging features
Samsung ST90 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung ST90
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSamsung ST90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Samsung ST90
Alternate name FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-21 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) -
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $150