FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung ST93

Following is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung ST93, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and ST93 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 9 months earlier than the ST93 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the F300EXR matches up against the ST93 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Samsung ST93. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung ST93 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR against the ST93.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and ST93 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and ST93.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST93 will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.