FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Announced February 2009

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was announced 13 months later than the L20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the JZ300 grades against the L20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Nikon Coolpix L20. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Nikon L20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon L20
JZ300 | L20 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the FujiFilm JZ300
L20 | JZ300 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon L20
JZ300 | L20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 against the L20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and L20 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and L20.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm JZ300 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer JZ300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Nikon Coolpix L20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Nikon Coolpix L20 |
Alternate name | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 135g (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $180 | $120 |