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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus FujiFilm JZ500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and JZ500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was introduced 2 months after the JZ500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the F300EXR scores versus the JZ500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the FujiFilm JZ500

 F300EXR JZ500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 JZ500 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm JZ500

 F300EXR JZ500 
ReleasedJuly 2010June 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR has physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ500 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR vs the JZ500.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and JZ500 is 91 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and JZ500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm JZ500 will show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography info
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography advice
FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography advice
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
63
lighter than others (215g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
38
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm JZ500
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Alternate name FinePix F305EXR FinePix JZ505
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.60 m
Flash options 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
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 1 1
Launch cost $280 $230