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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL10
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm T300 and Samsung CL5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the T300 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The T300 was released 2 years after the CL5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the T300 scores versus the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Samsung CL5

 T300 CL5 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the FujiFilm T300

 CL5 T300 

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Samsung CL5

 T300 CL5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 features external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the T300 and the CL5.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and CL5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and CL5.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T300 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the FujiFilm T300 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer T300 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
24
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography details
Samsung CL5 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Samsung CL5
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
36
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL5 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Samsung CL5
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Samsung CL5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Samsung CL5
Also called FinePix T305 PL10
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 180 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
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