Fujifilm XP80 vs Samsung DV300F

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP80 and Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was introduced 3 years after the DV300F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores against the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP80 & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 versus the DV300F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and DV300F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm XP80 provides an advantage in sensor tech.