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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced 12 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the JZ300 grades vs the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung SL820

 JZ300 SL820 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SL820 JZ300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung SL820

 JZ300 SL820 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 and the SL820.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and SL820.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent JZ300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Samsung SL820
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL820 Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
27
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung SL820
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung SL820
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung SL820
Also called FinePix JZ305 IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.50 m
Flash settings 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $280