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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2990
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus FujiFilm S2950, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 11 months prior to the S2950 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JZ300 matches up against the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the FujiFilm S2950

 JZ300 S2950 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S2950 JZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm S2950

 JZ300 S2950 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2950 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the JZ300 vs the S2950.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and S2950 is 93 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and S2950.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm S2950 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm S2950
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300FujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Other name FinePix JZ305 FinePix S2990
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
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) 437 grams (0.96 lbs)
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 Overall 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 life - 300 pictures
Style of battery - AA
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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $330