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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2600HD
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JZ300 versus FujiFilm S2500HD, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced 5 months earlier than the S2500HD which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the JZ300 scores against the S2500HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 JZ300 S2500HD 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S2500HD JZ300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm S2500HD

 JZ300 S2500HD 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2500HD has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus FujiFilm S2500HD in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 versus the S2500HD.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and S2500HD is 93 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and S2500HD.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm S2500HD
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 FinePix S2600HD
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2010-07-06
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 337 grams (0.74 lbs)
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $200