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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Following is a extended review of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 19 months prior to the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the JZ300 matches up vs the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung MV800

 JZ300 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 MV800 JZ300 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung MV800

 JZ300 MV800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the MV800.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and MV800.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung MV800 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Samsung MV800
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Samsung MV800 Travel photography features
61
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
34
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung MV800
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung MV800
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung MV800
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-09-01
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 168g (0.37 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Micro SD
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $499