• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm JZ300 advantages over Samsung WB30F

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    280 mm vs 240 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel

Samsung WB30F advantages over Fujifilm JZ300

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    16 mm vs 28 mm
    Thinner
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 12.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus 9000

Fujifilm JZ300
Olympus 9000
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
Samsung WB30F
Olympus 9000
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Fujifilm JZ500

Fujifilm JZ300
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
Samsung WB30F
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 24p video

Compared to Fujifilm T200

Fujifilm JZ300
Fujifilm T200
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
Samsung WB30F
Fujifilm T200
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Samsung ST200F

Fujifilm JZ300
Samsung ST200F
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner
Samsung WB30F
Samsung ST200F
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Canon 140 IS

Fujifilm JZ300
Canon 140 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
Samsung WB30F
Canon 140 IS
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
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