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Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
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Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A2300 versus FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was brought out 2 years later than the JZ300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A2300 matches up versus the JZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 A2300 JZ300 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon A2300

 JZ300 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and FujiFilm JZ300

 A2300 JZ300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2300 versus FujiFilm JZ300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A2300 and the JZ300.

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and JZ300 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and JZ300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A2300 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent A2300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
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good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
66
lighter than average in class (125g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (210 shots)
no Timelapse mode
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot A2300FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also Known as - FinePix JZ305
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $139 $180