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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched within a month of the DV300F so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm JX550 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm JX550

 DV300F Fujifilm JX550 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm JX550 DV300F 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung DV300F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the DV300F.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and DV300F.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Samsung DV300F Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography info
Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $200