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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung DV300F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was released 12 months before the DV300F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S3200 grades versus the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Samsung DV300F

 S3200 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the FujiFilm S3200

 DV300F S3200 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung DV300F

 S3200 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S3200 versus the DV300F.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and DV300F is 67 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and DV300F.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung DV300F to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
35
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography details
Samsung DV300F Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography info
Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging features
Samsung DV300F Vlogging features
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Samsung DV300F
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Samsung DV300F
Also referred to as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life 300 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $190 $200