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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A1000 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Nikon A1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was unveiled 10 years before the A1000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the JZ300 matches up against the A1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon A1000

 JZ300 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 A1000 JZ300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2010More modern by 109 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon A1000

 JZ300 A1000 

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Nikon A1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the JZ300 versus the A1000.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and A1000 is 93 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and A1000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A1000 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Nikon A1000 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Nikon A1000 Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
73
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
73
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon A1000
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Alternative name FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $477