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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix T305
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the FujiFilm T300 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T300 was launched 2 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the T300 matches up vs the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Samsung SL30

 T300 SL30 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm T300

 SL30 T300 

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Samsung SL30

 T300 SL30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the T300 versus the SL30.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and SL30.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher T300 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
24
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography information
Samsung SL30 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
36
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Samsung SL30
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Samsung SL30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Samsung SL30
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $93