FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung WB800F
JZ300 | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the FujiFilm JZ300
WB800F | JZ300 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 35 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung WB800F
JZ300 | WB800F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |