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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was launched 23 months after the SL820 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the JX300 scores against the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung SL820

 JX300 SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the FujiFilm JX300

 SL820 JX300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung SL820

 JX300 SL820 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 provides 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) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the JX300 and the SL820.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and SL820.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the FujiFilm JX300 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger JX300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
Samsung SL820 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
Samsung SL820 Sports photography info
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung SL820
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung SL820
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Samsung SL820
Also called as FinePix JX305 IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options 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
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $110 $280