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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced 24 months prior to the WB800F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the JX300 scores vs the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung WB800F

 JX300 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the FujiFilm JX300

 WB800F JX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB800F

 JX300 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the JX300 compared to the WB800F.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and WB800F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB800F
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Samsung WB800F
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $110 $300