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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S2000HD

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S2000HD Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S2000HD Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S2000HD, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced 13 months later than the Fujifilm S2000HD making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the JZ300 scores versus the Fujifilm S2000HD in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 JZ300 Fujifilm S2000HD 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm S2000HD JZ300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S2000HD

 JZ300 Fujifilm S2000HD 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S2000HD Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Fujifilm S2000HD has measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S2000HD in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 and the Fujifilm S2000HD.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S2000HD size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and Fujifilm S2000HD is 93 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S2000HD top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S2000HD Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and Fujifilm S2000HD.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ300 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer JZ300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S2000HD sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S2000HD Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S2000HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S2000HD as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
23
great zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (414mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S2000HD as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
30
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S2000HD as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
21
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S2000HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S2000HD
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-414mm (14.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $280