FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Announced March 2005
- Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Renewed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
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In this article, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the JZ300 grades vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
| JZ300 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 |  | March 2005 | More modern by 60 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the FujiFilm JZ300
| Fujifilm S3 Pro | JZ300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 235k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+5k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
| JZ300 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need 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") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 against the Fujifilm S3 Pro.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 93 and 54 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The JZ300 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the FujiFilm JZ300 will show more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer JZ300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
| Also called | FinePix JZ305 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
| Released | 2010-02-02 | 2005-03-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4256 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon F |
| Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 309 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 235 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 94% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.60 m | 15.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 grams (0.37 pounds) | 930 grams (2.05 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 60 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 346 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $180 | $0 |