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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced 7 months later than the SL720 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the JZ300 matches up against the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung SL720

 JZ300 SL720 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SL720 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung SL720

 JZ300 SL720 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 vs the SL720.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and SL720 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and SL720.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher JZ300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography factors
Samsung SL720 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
Samsung SL720 Travel photography information
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung SL720
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung SL720
Other name FinePix JZ305 PL70
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-07-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $119