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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ505
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 4 months before the JZ500 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the JZ300 matches up vs the JZ500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 JZ300 JZ500 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 JZ500 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm JZ500

 JZ300 JZ500 
LaunchedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 and the JZ500.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and JZ500 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and JZ500.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography highlights
61
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm JZ500
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 FinePix JZ505
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 168 gr (0.37 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $230