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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced very close to the ST600 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the JZ300 matches up vs the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung ST600

 JZ300 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 ST600 JZ300 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung ST600

 JZ300 ST600 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 vs the ST600.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and ST600 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and ST600.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST600 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung ST600
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung ST600
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung ST600
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.37 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $330