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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z915

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z915 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z915 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z915, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Z915 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 13 months after the Z915 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JZ300 scores versus the Z915 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Kodak Z915

 JZ300 Z915 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Z915 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Kodak Z915

 JZ300 Z915 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z915 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Kodak Z915 has proportions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 vs the Z915.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z915 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and Z915 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z915 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z915 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and Z915.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JZ300 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent JZ300 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z915 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z915 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
Kodak Z915 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Kodak Z915
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Kodak Z915
61
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
flash built-in
great zoom (350mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
Kodak Z915 Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z915 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Kodak Z915
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Kodak EasyShare Z915
General Information
Company FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Kodak EasyShare Z915
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 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
Launch cost $180 $200