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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Samsung WB800F
(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
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB800F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the JZ300 scores against the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung WB800F

 JZ300 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WB800F JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung WB800F

 JZ300 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the WB800F.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and WB800F.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Samsung WB800F Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
35
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung WB800F
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung WB800F
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $300