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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm JZ100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was introduced 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm JZ100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the F300EXR grades vs the Fujifilm JZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Fujifilm JZ100

 F300EXR Fujifilm JZ100 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Fujifilm JZ100 F300EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm JZ100

 F300EXR Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm JZ100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the Fujifilm JZ100.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Fujifilm JZ100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and Fujifilm JZ100.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm JZ100 will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition (215 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm JZ100
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Also called FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-50 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $190