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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm XP30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm XP30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the JZ300 grades vs the Fujifilm XP30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm XP30

 JZ300 Fujifilm XP30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm XP30 JZ300 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm XP30

 JZ300 Fujifilm XP30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP30 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm XP30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 vs the Fujifilm XP30.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and Fujifilm XP30 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm XP30
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-08-16
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 life - 200 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $240