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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced 12 months later than the Fujifilm Z30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the JZ300 scores versus the Fujifilm Z30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm Z30

 JZ300 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm Z30 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm Z30

 JZ300 Fujifilm Z30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has physical dimensions 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 Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 and the Fujifilm Z30.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and Fujifilm Z30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and Fujifilm Z30.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ300 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern JZ300 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography info
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm Z30
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 3 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $180 $150