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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2S
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm X-E2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The JZ300 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-E2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the JZ300 scores versus the Fujifilm X-E2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 JZ300 Fujifilm X-E2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm X-E2 JZ300 
IntroducedMarch 2014February 2010Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm X-E2

 JZ300 Fujifilm X-E2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with outside 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) and the Fujifilm X-E2 has proportions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm X-E2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 compared to the Fujifilm X-E2.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and Fujifilm X-E2 is 93 and 85 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and Fujifilm X-E2.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The JZ300 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm X-E2 will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
69
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography features
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
34
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm X-E2
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm X-E2
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm X-E2
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-02 2014-03-05
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
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 life - 350 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $180 $450