FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB850F
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2012

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JX300 was released 12 months before the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the JX300 grades vs the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung WB850F
JX300 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm JX300
WB850F | JX300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB850F
JX300 | WB850F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the JX300 compared to the WB850F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and WB850F.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Samsung WB850F |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JX305 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 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 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1800s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $110 | $599 |