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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 4 months before the DV300F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm XP30 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm XP30

 DV300F Fujifilm XP30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm XP30 DV300F 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the DV300F.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and DV300F.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung DV300F to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography info
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
65
environment proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Samsung DV300F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 life 200 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $240 $200