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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X30
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
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and DV300F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 17 months after the DV300F making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the DV300F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm X20 DV300F 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2012Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm X20

 DV300F Fujifilm X20 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm X20 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X20 versus Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the DV300F.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and DV300F is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and DV300F.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung DV300F will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than others (353 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
60
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (353 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than others (353g)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm X20Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X20 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
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 None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 270 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $200