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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix F75EXR
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Following is a complete review of the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and DV300F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was unveiled 3 years earlier than the DV300F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the F70EXR grades vs the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Samsung DV300F

 F70EXR DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 DV300F F70EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 29 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Samsung DV300F

 F70EXR DV300F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the F70EXR compared to the DV300F.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung DV300F will render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography advice
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
31
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging features
Samsung DV300F Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Samsung DV300F
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSamsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Samsung DV300F
Also called FinePix F75EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $280 $200