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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Sport

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Sport front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Sport Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Kodak Sport
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Sport Overview

Following is a in depth review of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Sport, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Kodak. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Sport (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 11 months prior to the Sport which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the JZ300 scores vs the Sport in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Kodak Sport

 JZ300 Sport 
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Sport over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Sport JZ300 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Kodak Sport

 JZ300 Sport 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Sport Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with outside 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) and the Kodak Sport has dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 and the Sport.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Sport size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and Sport is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Sport top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Sport Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and Sport.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Sport sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Sport Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Sport Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Kodak Sport Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Kodak Sport
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
Kodak Sport Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Sport as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Kodak Sport Landscape photography features
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
27
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Sport as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
25
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Sport Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Kodak Sport
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Kodak EasyShare Sport
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Kodak EasyShare Sport
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1250
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $155