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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung ST150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was announced 12 months before the ST150F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm SL300 ST150F 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Fujifilm SL300

 ST150F Fujifilm SL300 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm SL300 ST150F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 compared to the ST150F.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and ST150F is 67 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and ST150F.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
38
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (510g)
56
lighter than competition (114g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography details
Samsung ST150F Sports photography details
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL300
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (510g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (114g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (510g)
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung ST150F
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $280 $300