FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") posses different sensor sizes.

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The JZ300 was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the JZ300 matches up against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got external 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 HS50 EXR has dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 93 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The JZ300 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.