FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S1800

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm S1800, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed very close to the S1800 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JZ300 grades vs the S1800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1800 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm S1800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 vs the S1800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and S1800 is 93 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and S1800.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account.