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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm JZ300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 4 years after the JZ300 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX700 HS scores against the JZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX700 HS JZ300 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2010More modern by 50 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX700 HS

 JZ300 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX700 HS JZ300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm JZ300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS and the JZ300.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and JZ300 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and JZ300.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
45
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
65
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also Known as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $349 $180