FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ15W
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB550
FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe JX300 was introduced 23 months later than the HZ15W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JX300 scores vs the HZ15W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung HZ15W
JX300 | HZ15W | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the FujiFilm JX300
HZ15W | JX300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung HZ15W
JX300 | HZ15W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with physical 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 HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 versus the HZ15W.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and HZ15W.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm JX300 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent JX300 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Samsung HZ15W |
Also called as | FinePix JX305 | WB550 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-23 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1800s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $110 | $330 |