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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Samsung HZ15W
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung HZ15W

 JX300 HZ15W 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the FujiFilm JX300

 HZ15W JX300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung HZ15W

 JX300 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (249g)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung HZ15W
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung HZ15W
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