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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 13 months before the Galaxy Camera which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up against the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm SL300 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm SL300

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm SL300 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm SL300 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm SL300 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the Galaxy Camera.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and Galaxy Camera is 67 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
38
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
37
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $450