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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung NX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty close but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The JZ300 was released 2 months before the NX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JZ300 matches up against the NX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung NX10

 JZ300 NX10 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 NX10 JZ300 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung NX10

 JZ300 NX10 
LaunchedFebruary 2010April 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 versus the NX10.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and NX10 is 93 and 80 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and NX10.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The JZ300 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX10 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Samsung NX10
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Samsung NX10
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
decent megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
good battery pack (400 shots)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
24
provides face detect focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung NX10
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung NX10
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-04-07
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $626