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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is very close but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") provide different sensor size.

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The JZ300 was brought out 3 years prior to the Fujifilm XF1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the JZ300 grades vs the Fujifilm XF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm XF1

 JZ300 Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm XF1 JZ300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2010More modern by 31 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm XF1

 JZ300 Fujifilm XF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers external 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 XF1 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the JZ300 and the Fujifilm XF1.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and Fujifilm XF1 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and Fujifilm XF1.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The JZ300 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF harder. The more aged JZ300 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition (255g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (255g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (255g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm XF1
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm XF1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm XF1
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 255 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 199
Other
Battery model NP-45A NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $380