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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A900

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out 7 years before the A900 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the JZ300 scores vs the A900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon A900

 JZ300 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 A900 JZ300 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2010More modern by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon A900

 JZ300 A900 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 and the A900.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and A900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and A900.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A900 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Nikon A900 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
Nikon A900 Travel photography info
61
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than average in class (289g)
has bluetooth
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Nikon A900
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
49
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (289g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon A900
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix A900
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $400