Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 7 months before the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 67 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.