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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and WB30F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was launched 3 years prior to the WB30F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the F300EXR matches up vs the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung WB30F

 F300EXR WB30F 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 WB30F F300EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung WB30F

 F300EXR WB30F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR and the WB30F.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and WB30F.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB30F will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography details
Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography details
Samsung WB30F Travel photography details
63
lighter than others in class (215g)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
38
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB30F Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung WB30F
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSamsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Samsung WB30F
Also called as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $180