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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Released September 2011
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the MV800 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the JX300 scores versus the MV800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung MV800

 JX300 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the FujiFilm JX300

 MV800 JX300 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung MV800

 JX300 MV800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 and the MV800.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and MV800.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged JX300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors (130g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
65
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Samsung MV800 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung MV800
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Samsung MV800
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-09-01
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 life 180 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC Micro SD
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $110 $499