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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was brought out within a month of the DV300F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the DV300F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm JZ100 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Fujifilm JZ100

 DV300F Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung DV300F

 Fujifilm JZ100 DV300F 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the DV300F.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography information
Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
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 JZ100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others in class (133g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Samsung DV300F
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
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 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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