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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX200
  • Renewed by Samsung NX300
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Samsung NX210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The JZ300 was launched 3 years prior to the NX210 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JZ300 grades versus the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung NX210

 JZ300 NX210 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 NX210 JZ300 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2010More modern by 30 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung NX210

 JZ300 NX210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 vs the NX210.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and NX210 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and NX210.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The JZ300 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX210 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
Samsung NX210 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung NX210
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung NX210
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung NX210
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-08-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $625