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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced 12 months after the SL30 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the JZ300 scores versus the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung SL30

 JZ300 SL30 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SL30 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung SL30

 JZ300 SL30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outer measurements 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 SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 and the SL30.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and SL30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JZ300 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern JZ300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Samsung SL30
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
Samsung SL30 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Samsung SL30 Travel photography details
61
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
Samsung SL30 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
25
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung SL30
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung SL30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung SL30
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $93