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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced 7 months after the S1000pj which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the JZ300 matches up vs the S1000pj for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon S1000pj

 JZ300 S1000pj 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S1000pj JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S1000pj

 JZ300 S1000pj 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 features external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1000pj has specifications of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 against the S1000pj.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and S1000pj is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and S1000pj.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher JZ300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography features
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging information
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S1000pj
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $289