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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung HZ35W, one being 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 HZ35W (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled 7 months later than the HZ35W and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the JX300 matches up against the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung HZ35W

 JX300 HZ35W 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the FujiFilm JX300

 HZ35W JX300 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung HZ35W

 JX300 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the JX300 vs the HZ35W.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and HZ35W.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm JX300 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher JX300 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
manual focus
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (130g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography factors
30
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than others (245 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung HZ35W
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Samsung HZ35W
Also called FinePix JX305 WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $110 $300