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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is pretty similar but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") use totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The JZ300 was manufactured 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the JZ300 matches up against the Fujifilm X20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm X20

 JZ300 Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm X20 JZ300 
RevealedApril 2013February 2010Fresher by 39 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm X20

 JZ300 Fujifilm X20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got 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 X20 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 compared to the Fujifilm X20.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and Fujifilm X20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and Fujifilm X20.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The JZ300 features the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The older JZ300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than others in class (353g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography highlights
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
great battery (270 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (353g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
55
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (353g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm X20
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm X20
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm X20
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/1000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 353 grams (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $500