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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Samsung DV300F
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung DV300F

 JZ500 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the FujiFilm JZ500

 DV300F JZ500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung DV300F

 JZ500 DV300F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography advice
Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
67
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (133g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung DV300F
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung DV300F
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