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Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon A1300 versus FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was brought out 2 years later than the JZ300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A1300 matches up vs the JZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 A1300 JZ300 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon A1300

 JZ300 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and FujiFilm JZ300

 A1300 JZ300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1300 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the A1300 and the JZ300.

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and JZ300 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and JZ300.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A1300 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer A1300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
33
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon A1300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot A1300FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ305
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 life 220 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $180