FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST80
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Released January 2010

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was introduced within a month of the ST80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the JZ300 scores vs the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung ST80
JZ300 | ST80 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the FujiFilm JZ300
ST80 | JZ300 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung ST80
JZ300 | ST80 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the JZ300 compared to the ST80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and ST80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and ST80.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST80 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Samsung ST80 |
Also Known as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 118g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $180 | $249 |