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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Samsung ST90
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung ST90

 JZ300 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 ST90 JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung ST90

 JZ300 ST90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography factors
Samsung ST90 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Samsung ST90 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Samsung ST90 Travel photography features
61
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
Samsung ST90 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung ST90
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung ST90
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