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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The JX300 was launched 6 months after the TL500 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the JX300 scores vs the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung TL500

 JX300 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the FujiFilm JX300

 TL500 JX300 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung TL500

 JX300 TL500 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar age
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with exterior 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 TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the JX300 vs the TL500.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The JX300 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the FujiFilm JX300 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
Samsung TL500 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Samsung TL500 Sports photography features
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography features
Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (386g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
64
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung TL500
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Samsung TL500
Other name FinePix JX305 EX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 386 grams (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $110 $527