FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB850F
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Samsung WB850F
JZ300 | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the FujiFilm JZ300
WB850F | JZ300 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Samsung WB850F
JZ300 | WB850F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Samsung WB850F | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $599 |