Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300
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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2015
- Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released February 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX610 HS versus FujiFilm JZ300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX610 HS was manufactured 4 years after the JZ300 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX610 HS grades vs the JZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the FujiFilm JZ300
SX610 HS | JZ300 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 60 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX610 HS
JZ300 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm JZ300
SX610 HS | JZ300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS offers external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX610 HS versus FujiFilm JZ300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS versus the JZ300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and JZ300 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and JZ300.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to give more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix JZ305 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 2.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 191 grams (0.42 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 270 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $214 | $180 |