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Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T400 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was announced within a month of the DV300F so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up against the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm T400 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm T400

 DV300F Fujifilm T400 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm T400 DV300F 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T400 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T400 against the DV300F.

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T400 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T400 and DV300F.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T400
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography info
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography information
Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
64
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm T400 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 180 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $200