Clicky

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The JZ300 was revealed 13 months after the Fujifilm A100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the JZ300 grades versus the Fujifilm A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm A100

 JZ300 Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm A100 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm A100

 JZ300 Fujifilm A100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outside 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 A100 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm A100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 compared to the Fujifilm A100.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and Fujifilm A100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and Fujifilm A100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ300 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher JZ300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Fujifilm A100
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
lighter than average (124g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography advice
61
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
lighter than average (124g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
lighter than average (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm A100
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm FinePix A100
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $0