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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm A100 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 3 years before the DV300F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm A100 scores vs the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm A100 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm A100

 DV300F Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm A100 DV300F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A100 versus Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the DV300F.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
54
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography info
Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (124g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (133g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-04 2012-01-02
Body design Compact 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $200