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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon P340

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon P340 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon P330
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon P340 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the P340 (12MP) is fairly close but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The JZ300 was brought out 5 years earlier than the P340 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the JZ300 grades versus the P340 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon P340

 JZ300 P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 P340 JZ300 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon P340

 JZ300 P340 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got physical 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) and the Nikon P340 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon P340 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the JZ300 vs the P340.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and P340 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and P340.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The JZ300 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The older JZ300 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Nikon P340 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
manual focus
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography details
Nikon P340 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
Nikon P340 Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P340 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P340 Landscape photography factors
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Nikon P340 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
36
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon P340
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix P340
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.50 m
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None No
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 273
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $380