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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX550 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 23 months before the Fujifilm JX550 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the JZ300 grades versus the Fujifilm JX550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm JX550

 JZ300 Fujifilm JX550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm JX550 JZ300 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm JX550

 JZ300 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys outside measurements 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 JX550 has sizing 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 depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 and the Fujifilm JX550.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and Fujifilm JX550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and Fujifilm JX550.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
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no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography info
61
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (113 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm JX550
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-01-05
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
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 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-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/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $200