FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung MV800
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Samsung MV800. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung MV800
JZ300 | MV800 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the FujiFilm JZ300
MV800 | JZ300 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung MV800
JZ300 | MV800 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Samsung MV800 | |
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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 |