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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced 3 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the JX300 grades against the Galaxy Camera with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 JX300 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the FujiFilm JX300

 Galaxy Camera JX300 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 JX300 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 features outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the JX300 vs the Galaxy Camera.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older JX300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
31
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others (300 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
lighter than others (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Other name FinePix JX305 Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 300g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $110 $450