FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Below is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm X-E2S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The JZ300 was brought out 7 years before the Fujifilm X-E2S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the JZ300 grades vs the Fujifilm X-E2S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Fujifilm X-E2S. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has external 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 X-E2S has measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the Fujifilm X-E2S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and Fujifilm X-E2S is 93 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and Fujifilm X-E2S.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The JZ300 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2S will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.