FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S3200
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview
Below, we are matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 versus FujiFilm S3200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was brought out 11 months prior to the S3200 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JZ300 matches up vs the S3200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the FujiFilm S3200
JZ300 | S3200 |
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the FujiFilm JZ300
S3200 | JZ300 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and FujiFilm S3200
JZ300 | S3200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides outer 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 S3200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 versus FujiFilm S3200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 compared to the S3200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and S3200 is 93 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and S3200.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S3200 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JZ305 | FinePix S3250 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 168g (0.37 lb) | 540g (1.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
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 life | - | 300 photographs |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery model | NP-45A | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $180 | $190 |