FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST90
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced February 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Released January 2011

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST90 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung ST90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was revealed 11 months before the ST90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the JZ300 scores versus the ST90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Samsung ST90. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung ST90
JZ300 | ST90 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the FujiFilm JZ300
ST90 | JZ300 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung ST90
JZ300 | ST90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung ST90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 versus the ST90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and ST90 is 93 and 99 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and ST90.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST90 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Samsung ST90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Samsung ST90 |
Also called as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2011-01-19 |
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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $180 | $150 |