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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(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
Fujifilm Z37
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm Z37

 JX300 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm Z37 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm Z37

 JX300 Fujifilm Z37 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and Fujifilm Z37 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (130g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography info
31
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than average (130g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm Z37
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm FinePix Z37
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