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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(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
Samsung WB850F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Samsung WB850F

 JX300 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm JX300

 WB850F JX300 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB850F

 JX300 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

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

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
31
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography features
Samsung WB850F Travel photography features
65
lighter than average (130g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography details
32
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
34
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Samsung WB850F
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Samsung WB850F
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