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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced 24 months before the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the JX300 grades vs the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung WB30F

 JX300 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the FujiFilm JX300

 WB30F JX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB30F

 JX300 WB30F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 features external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the JX300 vs the WB30F.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB30F to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older JX300 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
65
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB30F
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung WB30F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Samsung WB30F
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
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 rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 130g (0.29 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 life 180 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $110 $180