FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S8500

Below is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm S8500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 3 years before the Fujifilm S8500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the JZ300 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with outer 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 S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 versus the Fujifilm S8500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and Fujifilm S8500 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8500 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.