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FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
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FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was introduced 6 months after the JZ300 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HS10 scores vs the JZ300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 HS10 JZ300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the FujiFilm HS10

 JZ300 HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and FujiFilm JZ300

 HS10 JZ300 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 offers outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 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).

Examine the FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HS10 vs the JZ300.

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and JZ300 is 60 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and JZ300.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ300 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (666 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
45
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (666g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
44
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging details
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
23
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (666g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and FujiFilm JZ300
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called FinePix HS11 FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 gr (1.47 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $180