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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was launched 14 months after the DV300F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades versus the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm S4800 DV300F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm S4800

 DV300F Fujifilm S4800 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm S4800 DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4800 offers outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 compared to the DV300F.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and DV300F is 66 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and DV300F.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S4800 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography advice
Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography features
Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
48
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (133g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography information
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (518g)
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-30 2012-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 518 grams (1.14 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 4 x AA BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $229 $200