Clicky

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 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
  • Released July 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
  • Released January 2012
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung DV300F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and DV300F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 5 months prior to the DV300F which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm F550 EXR DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 DV300F Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm F550 EXR DV300F 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung DV300F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the DV300F.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and DV300F.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography info
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
39
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography features
Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography factors
Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (215g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
49
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSamsung DV300F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 133g (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 Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $200