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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X100S
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X100 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm X100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The JZ300 was unveiled 15 months before the Fujifilm X100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JZ300 scores versus the Fujifilm X100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm X100

 JZ300 Fujifilm X100 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm X100 JZ300 
ReleasedMay 2011February 2010More recent by 15 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm X100

 JZ300 Fujifilm X100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100 has sizing of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm X100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 versus the Fujifilm X100.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and Fujifilm X100 is 93 and 80 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and Fujifilm X100.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The JZ300 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher. The older JZ300 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Fujifilm X100 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X100 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X100 Travel photography information
61
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
56
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X100 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
25
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm X100
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm FinePix X100
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm FinePix X100
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-05-16
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 9.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 168g (0.37 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1001
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $1,800