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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 23 months prior to the Fujifilm JX500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the JZ300 grades versus the Fujifilm JX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm JX500

 JZ300 Fujifilm JX500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm JX500 JZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm JX500

 JZ300 Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 and the Fujifilm JX500.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and Fujifilm JX500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and Fujifilm JX500.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm JX500 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
61
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm JX500
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-01-05
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $90