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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Samsung ST93
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung ST93

 JZ300 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 ST93 JZ300 
ReleasedApril 2011February 2010Newer by 14 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung ST93

 JZ300 ST93 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST93 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung ST93
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung ST93
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 -