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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX170 IS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX160 IS versus FujiFilm JZ300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX160 IS was introduced 3 years after the JZ300 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the JZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX160 IS JZ300 
RevealedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 42 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX160 IS

 JZ300 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX160 IS JZ300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX160 IS versus FujiFilm JZ300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS vs the JZ300.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and JZ300 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and JZ300.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
46
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
51
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
69
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called as - FinePix JZ305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 gr (0.64 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 380 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $199 $180