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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
FujiFilm JZ300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX610 HS JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 60 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX610 HS

 JZ300 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX610 HS JZ300 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

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

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
44
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (191 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging information
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (191 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
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