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Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was brought out 4 months earlier than the DV300F so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades against the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm JX370 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm JX370

 DV300F Fujifilm JX370 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm JX370 DV300F 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX370 has outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the DV300F.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and DV300F.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
55
lighter than others in class (124g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (124g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competition in class (133g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-11 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 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 function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life 190 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $159 $200