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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB850F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and WB850F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was released 17 months earlier than the WB850F which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the F300EXR matches up vs the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Samsung WB850F

 F300EXR WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 WB850F F300EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 17 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung WB850F

 F300EXR WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR vs the WB850F.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and WB850F.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB850F will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
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manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography information
Samsung WB850F Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
63
lighter than average (215g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (250g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Samsung WB850F
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSamsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Samsung WB850F
Also called FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-50 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $599