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FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JX300 and Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Kodak. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and Z915 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 2 years after the Z915 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the JX300 matches up against the Z915 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Kodak Z915

 JX300 Z915 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Z915 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Kodak Z915

 JX300 Z915 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Kodak Z915 has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the JX300 compared to the Z915.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and Z915 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and Z915.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern JX300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Kodak Z915 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Z915 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Kodak Z915
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
built-in flash
long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Kodak Z915 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Kodak Z915
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 life 180 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $110 $200