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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced 4 years prior to the WB350F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JX300 scores against the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung WB350F

 JX300 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the FujiFilm JX300

 WB350F JX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB350F

 JX300 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the JX300 vs the WB350F.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and WB350F.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
Samsung WB350F Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
34
rather wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB350F
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Samsung WB350F
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" 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 life 180 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $110 $260