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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

The following is a detailed review of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled 12 months after the HZ30W and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the JX300 grades versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung HZ30W

 JX300 HZ30W 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the FujiFilm JX300

 HZ30W JX300 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung HZ30W

 JX300 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 has got external 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) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 versus Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the JX300 vs the HZ30W.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm JX300 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer JX300 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competitors (130g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
42
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung HZ30W
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Samsung HZ30W
Also called FinePix JX305 WB600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-19
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $110 $280