FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL30
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES15

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
The following is a complete review of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The JX300 was launched 23 months after the SL30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the JX300 matches up versus the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung SL30
JX300 | SL30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm JX300
SL30 | JX300 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung SL30
JX300 | SL30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 features outside 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 SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm JX300 versus Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the JX300 versus the SL30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and SL30.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JX300 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher JX300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Samsung SL30 |
Alternative name | FinePix JX305 | ES15 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1800 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 pounds) | 140g (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $110 | $93 |