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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the JZ300 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 JZ300 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Galaxy Camera 3G JZ300 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2010More modern by 31 months
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 JZ300 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers exterior 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 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the JZ300 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
36
decently wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $606