Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV300F
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Samsung DV300F
Fujifilm F550 EXR | DV300F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
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Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Samsung DV300F
Fujifilm F550 EXR | DV300F | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |