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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 3 years earlier than the DV300F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades against the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm Z37 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm Z37

 DV300F Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 29 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm Z37 DV300F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 has outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z37 vs 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 differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the DV300F.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and DV300F.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
Samsung DV300F Street photography details
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-45A BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $200