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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 3 years prior to the WB30F and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the JZ300 grades against the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung WB30F

 JZ300 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WB30F JZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung WB30F

 JZ300 WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 vs the WB30F.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Travel photography highlights
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung WB30F
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung WB30F
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $180