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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 24 months prior to the WB250F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the JX300 grades vs the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung WB250F

 JX300 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the FujiFilm JX300

 WB250F JX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB250F

 JX300 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 has got external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the JX300 against the WB250F.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and WB250F.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (130g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
30
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB250F
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Samsung WB250F
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life 180 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $110 $250