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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2010
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced 6 months after the PL200 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JX300 grades vs the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung PL200

 JX300 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the FujiFilm JX300

 PL200 JX300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung PL200

 JX300 PL200 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 has got external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the JX300 compared to the PL200.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
Samsung PL200 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (130g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
Samsung PL200 Sports photography information
30
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
65
lighter than competition (130g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
missing Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung PL200
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Samsung PL200
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $110 $0