FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm S9400W

The following is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm S9400W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9400W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the JZ300 scores vs the Fujifilm S9400W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides 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) while the Fujifilm S9400W has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm S9400W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 vs the Fujifilm S9400W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and Fujifilm S9400W is 93 and 61 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9400W to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.