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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below, we are looking at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very close but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The JZ300 was unveiled 3 years prior to the EX2F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JZ300 grades vs the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung EX2F

 JZ300 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the FujiFilm JZ300

 EX2F JZ300 
ReleasedDecember 2012February 2010Newer by 35 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung EX2F

 JZ300 EX2F 
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 and the EX2F.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and EX2F.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The JZ300 includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
61
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
71
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung EX2F
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung EX2F
Other name FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $478