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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 12 months later than the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JZ300 scores against the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung HZ15W

 JZ300 HZ15W 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the FujiFilm JZ300

 HZ15W JZ300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung HZ15W

 JZ300 HZ15W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 vs the HZ15W.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher JZ300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography features
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (249g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (249g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung HZ15W
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung HZ15W
Also called FinePix JZ305 WB550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $180 $330