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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores versus the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm SL300 WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Fujifilm SL300

 WB35F Fujifilm SL300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung WB35F

 Fujifilm SL300 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the WB35F.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and WB35F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and WB35F.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
38
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (510g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average in class (194 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (510 grams)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Samsung WB35F
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $130