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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP80 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP70
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP90
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ300 was announced 6 years before the Fujifilm XP80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the JZ300 matches up vs the Fujifilm XP80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Fujifilm XP80

 JZ300 Fujifilm XP80 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Fujifilm XP80 JZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 60 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm XP80

 JZ300 Fujifilm XP80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP80 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the Fujifilm XP80.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and Fujifilm XP80 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and Fujifilm XP80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP80 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
Fujifilm XP80 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography info
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
34
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Fujifilm XP80
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Fujifilm XP80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Fujifilm XP80
Alternative name FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $149