FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung CL5
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix T300 & Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm T300 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Samsung CL5
T300 | CL5 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the FujiFilm T300
CL5 | T300 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Samsung CL5
T300 | CL5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
See the FujiFilm T300 and Samsung CL5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Samsung CL5 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $250 | $391 |