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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L610

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L610 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced 3 years prior to the L610 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the JZ300 grades vs the L610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon L610

 JZ300 L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 L610 JZ300 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2010More modern by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon L610

 JZ300 L610 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got physical measurements 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 L610 has proportions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 and the L610.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and L610 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and L610.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L610 to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Nikon L610 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Nikon L610
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Nikon L610 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (120 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
Nikon L610 Travel photography factors
61
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition (240g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (120 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (120 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Nikon L610
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon L610
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix L610
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-08-09
Physical type 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 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 life - 120 pictures
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $150