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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung TL500

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was introduced about the same time to the TL500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the F300EXR scores against the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung TL500

 F300EXR TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 TL500 F300EXR 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung TL500

 F300EXR TL500 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with outside dimensions 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 TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the TL500.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and TL500.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm F300EXR will offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Samsung TL500
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW support
66
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
Samsung TL500 Sports photography info
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (386g)
MP count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography highlights
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Samsung TL500 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
64
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (386g)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung TL500
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSamsung TL500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Samsung TL500
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR EX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 215g (0.47 pounds) 386g (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model NP-50 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $527