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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm S8100fd, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out 13 months after the Fujifilm S8100fd making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JZ300 scores against the Fujifilm S8100fd when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 JZ300 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm S8100fd JZ300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S8100fd

 JZ300 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm S8100fd in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 93 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ300 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger JZ300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
53
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
24
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S8100fd
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 405 gr (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $300