FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X10

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is pretty close but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") posses different sensor size.

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The JZ300 was revealed 3 years before the Fujifilm X10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the JZ300 matches up vs the Fujifilm X10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Fujifilm X10. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Fujifilm X10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides outside measurements 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 X10 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the Fujifilm X10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and Fujifilm X10 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and Fujifilm X10.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The JZ300 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The older JZ300 will be behind in sensor innovation.