FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The JZ300 was announced 7 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the JZ300 scores against the Fujifilm S2 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 93 and 56 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The JZ300 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the FujiFilm JZ300 will result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern JZ300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.