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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out 13 months later than the SL102 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the JZ300 matches up vs the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung SL102

 JZ300 SL102 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SL102 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung SL102

 JZ300 SL102 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the JZ300 vs the SL102.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and SL102.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ300 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent JZ300 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
24
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
61
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than competition in class (116g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
26
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
29
good max aperture (f)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung SL102
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung SL102
Also called as FinePix JZ305 ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Body design 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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $130