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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and DV300F (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 12 months earlier than the DV300F and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm F500 EXR DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 DV300F Fujifilm F500 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm F500 EXR DV300F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the DV300F.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
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lighter than average (215g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average (133g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSamsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 NP-50 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $430 $200