Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and the Samsung DV300F, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro was introduced in July 2007 and Samsung DV300F was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung DV300F Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
      4. Advantage of Samsung DV300F
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Samsung DV300F.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Fujifilm IS Pro
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro over Samsung DV300F.

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Samsung DV300F
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 16 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs

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      Fujifilm S2 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      APS-C

      16.4 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic GH4
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Panasonic FZ300
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony HX7V
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon SD990 IS
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      1/1.7-inch

      14.7 MP

      Nikon P520
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Advantage of Samsung DV300F

      Samsung DV300F
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung DV300F over Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro.

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Samsung DV300F
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4256 x 2848 vs 4608 x 3456
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Live View vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) vs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)

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      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic G95
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Olympus SH-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony DSLR-A550
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Samsung DV300F
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Samsung DV300F
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution and Samsung DV300F has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.94x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Samsung DV300F.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Samsung DV300F features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro can take pictures up to 4256 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Samsung DV300F can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1984 x 1488, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Samsung DV300F

      Samsung DV300F has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Samsung DV300F

      Samsung DV300F has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Samsung DV300F comes with BP88 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot. Samsung DV300F has a single MicroSD/MicroSDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung DV300F.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and 4.10 m on Samsung DV300F. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro also accepts external flash which can be connected via X-contact hot-shoe (with i-TTL support). The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro body has dimensions of 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91") and Samsung DV300F body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 18 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.71"). Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) and Samsung DV300F weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

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      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Samsung DV300F for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Samsung DV300F and give them scores of 55 and 56 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      56

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      BAD
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      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      POOR
      41
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro

      Samsung DV300F

      BAD
      36
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)


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