FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP50

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 23 months before the Fujifilm XP50 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the JZ300 grades versus the Fujifilm XP50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with exterior 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 XP50 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 and the Fujifilm XP50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and Fujifilm XP50 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and Fujifilm XP50.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.