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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
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
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced 12 months before the DV300F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the JX300 scores vs the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung DV300F

 JX300 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the FujiFilm JX300

 DV300F JX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung DV300F

 JX300 DV300F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the JX300 vs the DV300F.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and DV300F.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged JX300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography details
Samsung DV300F Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition (133g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung DV300F
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Samsung DV300F
Alternative name FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $110 $200