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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 7 months after the Fujifilm Z37 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JZ300 matches up versus the Fujifilm Z37 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm Z37

 JZ300 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm Z37 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm Z37

 JZ300 Fujifilm Z37 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z37 has measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm Z37 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 compared to the Fujifilm Z37.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and Fujifilm Z37 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and Fujifilm Z37.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ300 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer JZ300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
61
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm Z37
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-07-22
Physical type 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 surface 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 3s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $130