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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 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
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm T550 and Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 13 months later than the DV300F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm T550 DV300F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm T550

 DV300F Fujifilm T550 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm T550 DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T550 and Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the DV300F.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and DV300F.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm T550 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
35
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
76
lighter than others (136g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (133g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
48
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-02
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
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 shooting
Storage media - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $160 $200