FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung DV300F
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe JZ500 was launched 18 months prior to the DV300F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the JZ500 scores versus the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung DV300F
JZ500 | DV300F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the FujiFilm JZ500
DV300F | JZ500 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | June 2010 | More recent by 18 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung DV300F
JZ500 | DV300F | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides outer 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 DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Samsung DV300F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 vs the DV300F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and DV300F.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Samsung DV300F |
Other name | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2012-01-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 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 capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $230 | $200 |