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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung TL240, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released at a similar time to the TL240 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the JZ300 grades versus the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung TL240

 JZ300 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 TL240 JZ300 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung TL240

 JZ300 TL240 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 features physical measurements 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 TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 compared to the TL240.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and TL240 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and TL240.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
Samsung TL240 Sports photography information
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
Samsung TL240 Travel photography info
61
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
offers focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (160 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
Samsung TL240 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (160g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung TL240
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung TL240
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 ST5000
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 SLB-11A
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, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $171