FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP70

Below is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm XP70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 4 years before the Fujifilm XP70 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the JZ300 grades versus the Fujifilm XP70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Fujifilm FinePix XP70. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Fujifilm XP70 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP70 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm XP70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the Fujifilm XP70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and Fujifilm XP70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and Fujifilm XP70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP70 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.