Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 24 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 features outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.