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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was unveiled 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the JZ300 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 JZ300 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Galaxy Camera 2 JZ300 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 47 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 JZ300 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
73
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (283g)
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
37
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competitors (283 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Other name FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 - 400 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $400