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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX300M, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The JZ300 was revealed 3 years before the NX300M which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the JZ300 scores vs the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung NX300M

 JZ300 NX300M 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the FujiFilm JZ300

 NX300M JZ300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution768k230kSharper screen (+538k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung NX300M

 JZ300 NX300M 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the JZ300 versus the NX300M.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and NX300M is 93 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and NX300M.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The JZ300 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX300M will resolve more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX300M Travel photography highlights
61
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
features focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3.3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung NX300M
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung NX300M
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2013-01-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 247
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 331 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 330 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $699