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Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the WB850F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades against the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm JX370 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Fujifilm JX370

 WB850F Fujifilm JX370 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Samsung WB850F

 Fujifilm JX370 WB850F 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the WB850F.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX370 and WB850F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography factors
Samsung WB850F Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (124g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors (124g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors (250g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging features
Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Samsung WB850F
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Samsung WB850F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-11 2012-01-09
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 190 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $159 $599