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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm T550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm T550 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the JZ300 grades versus the Fujifilm T550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm T550

 JZ300 Fujifilm T550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm T550 JZ300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm T550

 JZ300 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm T550 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 and the Fujifilm T550.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and Fujifilm T550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and Fujifilm T550.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
Fujifilm T550 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography details
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
75
lighter than competition (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
35
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm T550
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at release $180 $160