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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X20
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
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and DV300F (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 2 years later than the DV300F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm X30 DV300F 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2012More recent by 33 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm X30

 DV300F Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm X30 DV300F 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the DV300F.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and DV300F is 80 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and DV300F.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung DV300F will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography info
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than average (423g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
62
great battery power (470 CIPA)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (423g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than average (423 grams)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X30 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm X30Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm X30 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-26 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423g (0.93 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $200