Canon 40D vs FujiFilm JZ300
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Canon 40D vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Canon 40D vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon 40D and FujiFilm JZ300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is very close but the 40D (APS-C) and JZ300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe 40D was unveiled 3 years prior to the JZ300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 40D scores vs the JZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 40D vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 40D & FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The full galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery & FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the FujiFilm JZ300
40D | JZ300 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon 40D
JZ300 | 40D | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | October 2007 | Newer by 27 months |
Common features in the Canon 40D and FujiFilm JZ300
40D | JZ300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon 40D vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 40D offers exterior measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 40D and FujiFilm JZ300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 40D vs the JZ300.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and JZ300 is 57 and 93 respectively.
Canon 40D vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 40D and JZ300.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 40D using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm JZ300 will result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 40D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Canon 40D vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 40D vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Canon EOS 40D | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon EOS 40D | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix JZ305 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2007-10-24 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.5 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 2.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
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) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 822g (1.81 lb) | 168g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 703 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,099 | $180 |