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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica C

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica C Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Revealed September 2013
  • Alternate Name is Typ112
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica C Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the C (12MP) is fairly similar but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The JZ300 was announced 4 years earlier than the C and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the JZ300 matches up vs the C when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Leica C

 JZ300 C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the FujiFilm JZ300

 C JZ300 
RevealedSeptember 2013February 2010More recent by 43 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Leica C

 JZ300 C 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica C Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Leica C has sizing of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Leica C in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 vs the C.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica C size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and C is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and C.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The JZ300 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The older JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica C sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Leica C
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Leica C as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Leica C Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Leica C
61
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Leica C Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
39
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Leica C
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Leica C
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Leica C
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 Typ112
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 195 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $1,299