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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Samsung SL30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung SL30

 JX300 SL30 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm JX300

 SL30 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung SL30

 JX300 SL30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
24
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Sports photography highlights
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
32
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
has face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung SL30
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung SL30
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