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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Lets look more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") have different sensor measurements.

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The JZ300 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the Fujifilm F500 EXR which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the JZ300 grades vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 JZ300 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm F500 EXR JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 JZ300 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 against the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The JZ300 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
31
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography features
61
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Other name FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $430