FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung CL5

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Samsung CL5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer different sensor sizing.

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The JZ300 was introduced 12 months later than the CL5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the JZ300 matches up versus the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the CL5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and CL5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and CL5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The JZ300 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm JZ300 will deliver more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent JZ300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.