FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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97 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Released April 2011

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93 Overview
The following is a extended review of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was brought out 14 months before the ST93 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JZ300 matches up against the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung ST93
JZ300 | ST93 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the FujiFilm JZ300
ST93 | JZ300 | |||
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Released | April 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung ST93
JZ300 | ST93 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides physical 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 ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 versus the ST93.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and ST93 is 93 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and ST93.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST93 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Samsung ST93 |
Also called | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2011-04-20 |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
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 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $180 | - |