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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Lets look more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the WB850F making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the JZ300 grades vs the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung WB850F

 JZ300 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WB850F JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung WB850F

 JZ300 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 versus the WB850F.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and WB850F.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB850F to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
61
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
34
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung WB850F
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Samsung WB850F
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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