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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and JZ300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was revealed 6 months after the JZ300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the F300EXR grades vs the JZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the FujiFilm JZ300

 F300EXR JZ300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 JZ300 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm JZ300

 F300EXR JZ300 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR features exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR against the JZ300.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and JZ300 is 91 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and JZ300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The F300EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
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no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
63
lighter than average (215 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
38
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm JZ300
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 model NP-50 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $180