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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 TL205
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL100
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL205 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced very close to the TL205 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JZ300 matches up vs the TL205 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung TL205

 JZ300 TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TL205 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung TL205

 JZ300 TL205 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 features external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 and the TL205.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and TL205 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and TL205.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Samsung TL205
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Samsung TL205 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Samsung TL205 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
61
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (177 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL205 Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL205 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (177g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung TL205
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung TL205
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung TL205
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 PL100
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
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, SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $180