FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Below is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm S2800HD, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched within a month of the S2800HD so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the JZ300 grades versus the S2800HD in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2800HD has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm S2800HD in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 compared to the S2800HD.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and S2800HD is 93 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and S2800HD.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm S2800HD to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.