Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Samsung DV300F
Fujifilm Z37 | DV300F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm Z37
DV300F | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Samsung DV300F
Fujifilm Z37 | DV300F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Z37 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |