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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
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 X-T1 IR vs Samsung DV300F Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Samsung DV300F, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and DV300F (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was brought out 3 years after the DV300F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up vs the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR DV300F 
AnnouncedAugust 2015January 2012Newer by 44 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 DV300F Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR DV300F 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has outer measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus the DV300F.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and DV300F is 79 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and DV300F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The younger Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
65
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (350 per charge)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography factors
Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
63
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
low battery life (350 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (133g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography details
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (350 CIPA)
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
33
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSamsung DV300F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Samsung DV300F
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-08-03 2012-01-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 BP88
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,299 $200