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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was released 13 months later than the ST600 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JX300 scores versus the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung ST600

 JX300 ST600 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the FujiFilm JX300

 ST600 JX300 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung ST600

 JX300 ST600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 has got 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 ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the JX300 compared to the ST600.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and ST600.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern JX300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others (130g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
65
lighter than others (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (150g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
32
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
rather wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (150g)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung ST600
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Samsung ST600
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
AE bracketing
White balance 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $110 $330