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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon L100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 13 months after the L100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the JZ300 grades against the L100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon L100

 JZ300 L100 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 L100 JZ300 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon L100

 JZ300 L100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with physical measurements 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 L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 compared to the L100.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and L100 is 93 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and L100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ300 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger JZ300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L100 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
Nikon L100 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
Nikon L100 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Nikon L100
61
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L100 Landscape photography highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
Nikon L100 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon L100
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix L100
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $399