Samsung DV300F vs Fujifilm FinePix A100

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung DV300F and the Fujifilm FinePix A100, 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.

      Samsung DV300F was introduced in January 2012 and Fujifilm FinePix A100 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      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

      Fujifilm FinePix A100 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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 Samsung DV300F and Fujifilm FinePix A100.

      PROS

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   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

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Samsung DV300F

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung DV300F over Fujifilm FinePix A100.

      Samsung DV300F vs Fujifilm FinePix A100
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 3648 x 2736
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 36 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 125 mm vs 107 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.5 vs f/3.1
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 16 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix A100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix A100 over Samsung DV300F.

      Samsung DV300F vs Fujifilm FinePix A100
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.3 vs f/5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance 80 cm vs 40 cm
      Lighter 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) vs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

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      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 Samsung DV300F Fujifilm FinePix A100
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Built-in Flash
        Light133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Samsung DV300F Fujifilm FinePix A100
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung DV300F has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix A100 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      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 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Fujifilm FinePix A100 features a 10 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 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      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. Fujifilm FinePix A100 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2 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 and Fujifilm FinePix A100 comes with AA alkaline batteries battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung DV300F has a single MicroSD/MicroSDHC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix A100 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung DV300F, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix A100.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.10 m on Samsung DV300F and 3.90 m on Fujifilm FinePix A100..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung DV300F body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 18 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.71") and Fujifilm FinePix A100 body has dimensions of 92 x 61 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.4 x 0.87"). Samsung DV300F weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix A100 weighs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz).

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      95 mm

      57 mm

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      92 mm

      61 mm

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      61 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung DV300F and Fujifilm FinePix A100

      Samsung DV300F and Fujifilm FinePix A100 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

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      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
      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      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
      POOR
      51
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      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
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      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)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      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)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung DV300F and Fujifilm FinePix A100 and give them scores of 56 and 41 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.


      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      OVERALL
      56
      OVERALL
      41

      Sensor

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung DV300F

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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