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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
Samsung TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL100
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was released 13 months later than the TL205 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the JX300 matches up against the TL205 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung TL205

 JX300 TL205 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the FujiFilm JX300

 TL205 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung TL205

 JX300 TL205 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the JX300 compared to the TL205.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and TL205.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm JX300 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger JX300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Samsung TL205 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others in class (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Samsung TL205
31
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography features
Samsung TL205 Travel photography features
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (177 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
Samsung TL205 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (177g)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung TL205
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung TL205
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Samsung TL205
Also called as FinePix JX305 PL100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 130 grams (0.29 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $110 $180