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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm T300 versus Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was launched 19 months after the ST80 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the T300 grades vs the ST80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Samsung ST80

 T300 ST80 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the FujiFilm T300

 ST80 T300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Samsung ST80

 T300 ST80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 provides external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the T300 compared to the ST80.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and ST80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and ST80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer T300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography advice
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography details
Samsung ST80 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST80 Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
includes touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
36
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Samsung ST80
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Samsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Samsung ST80
Alternate name FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 180 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $249