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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX240 HS
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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm JZ300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was introduced 18 months later than the JZ300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX230 HS grades against the JZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX230 HS JZ300 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX230 HS

 JZ300 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX230 HS JZ300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX230 HS and the JZ300.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and JZ300 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and JZ300.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SX230 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition (223 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging features
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (223g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also Known as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $180