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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z950

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z950 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z950 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Kodak Z950
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 243g - 110 x 67 x 36mm
  • Announced June 2010
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z950 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the Z950 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced 4 months before the Z950 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the JZ300 grades versus the Z950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Kodak Z950

 JZ300 Z950 

Reasons to pick Kodak Z950 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Z950 JZ300 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Kodak Z950

 JZ300 Z950 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z950 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Kodak Z950 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 against the Z950.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and Z950 is 93 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z950 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and Z950.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z950 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Kodak Z950
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Kodak Z950 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (243 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Kodak Z950
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Kodak Z950 Travel photography details
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
built-in flash
very long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (243g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z950 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Kodak Z950 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (243g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Kodak Z950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Kodak Z950
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Kodak EasyShare Z950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Kodak
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Kodak EasyShare Z950
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-350mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $250