FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm Z37
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced July 2009
FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe JX300 was manufactured 18 months after the Fujifilm Z37 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the JX300 scores versus the Fujifilm Z37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm Z37
JX300 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the FujiFilm JX300
Fujifilm Z37 | JX300 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm Z37
JX300 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z37 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm Z37 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the JX300 against the Fujifilm Z37.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and Fujifilm Z37 is 95 and 95 respectively.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and Fujifilm Z37.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JX300 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher JX300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 |
Also Known as | FinePix JX305 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-07-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 3 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1800 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | 180 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $110 | $130 |