FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500
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![FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ300/FujiFilm-JZ300-front.jpg)
![FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ500/FujiFilm-JZ500-front.jpg)
93 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Key Specs
(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
(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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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the FujiFilm JZ500
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the FujiFilm JZ300
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Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm JZ500
JZ300 | JZ500 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | June 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ300-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ500-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ300-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ300-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ300-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-JZ500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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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 |