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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 referred to as FinePix JZ305
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S1600, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out within a month of the S1600 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the JZ300 matches up vs the S1600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the FujiFilm S1600

 JZ300 S1600 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S1600 JZ300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm S1600

 JZ300 S1600 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1600 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S1600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 versus the S1600.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and S1600 is 93 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and S1600.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
FujiFilm S1600 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
36
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm S1600
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300FujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 FinePix S1770
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 337 grams (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $130