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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW110
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 18 months earlier than the AW100 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the JZ300 grades against the AW100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon AW100

 JZ300 AW100 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 AW100 JZ300 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon AW100

 JZ300 AW100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 compared to the AW100.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and AW100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW100 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Portrait photography with Nikon AW100
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Nikon AW100
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Nikon AW100 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Nikon AW100
61
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW100 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
29
quite wide (28mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon AW100
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
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, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $299