FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica C
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica C Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica C Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Leica C. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Leica C Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Leica C
JZ300 | C |
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Reasons to pick Leica C over the FujiFilm JZ300
C | JZ300 | |||
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Revealed | September 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Leica C
JZ300 | C | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Leica C Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Leica C | |
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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 |