FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm SL300
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Launched February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Announced January 2012

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview
Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm SL300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was announced 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL300 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the JZ300 grades against the Fujifilm SL300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm SL300
JZ300 | Fujifilm SL300 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the FujiFilm JZ300
Fujifilm SL300 | JZ300 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm SL300
JZ300 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outer 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 SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm SL300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the Fujifilm SL300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and Fujifilm SL300 is 93 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and Fujifilm SL300.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL300 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 510g (1.12 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 300 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-85 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $180 | $280 |