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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and Samsung DV300F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was released 13 months later than the DV300F making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm T500 DV300F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm T500

 DV300F Fujifilm T500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm T500 DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 and Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the DV300F.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm T500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Samsung DV300F Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
35
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $200