Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung NX300

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm JX370 and Samsung NX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JX370 was announced 3 years earlier than the NX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up vs the NX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 and Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX370 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX370 and Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the NX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and NX300 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and NX300.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JX370 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will offer you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.