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Canon A800 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2011
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
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Canon A800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon A800 vs FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A800 was unveiled 12 months later than the JZ300 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A800 grades against the JZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 A800 JZ300 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon A800

 JZ300 A800 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and FujiFilm JZ300

 A800 JZ300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A800 provides external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A800 compared to the JZ300.

Canon A800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and JZ300 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and JZ300.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ300 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent A800 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
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provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
29
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (300 shots)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A800
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
55
good battery (300 shots)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
26
good battery (300 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A800
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
24
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon A800 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot A800FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A800 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 3 -
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 300 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $90 $180