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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X20
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The JZ300 was released 5 years before the Fujifilm X30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the JZ300 grades versus the Fujifilm X30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm X30

 JZ300 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm X30 JZ300 
RevealedAugust 2014February 2010Fresher by 55 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm X30

 JZ300 Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm X30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 compared to the Fujifilm X30.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and Fujifilm X30 is 93 and 80 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and Fujifilm X30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The JZ300 offers the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Fujifilm X30
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography details
61
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
good battery pack (470 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
34
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (423g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm X30
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm X30
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm X30
Other name FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 168 grams (0.37 lb) 423 grams (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 - 470 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $499