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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Nikon S3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced very close to the S3000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S3000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JZ300 grades versus the S3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon S3000

 JZ300 S3000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S3000 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S3000

 JZ300 S3000 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with outer 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 S3000 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 against the S3000.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and S3000 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and S3000.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Nikon S3000 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Nikon S3000 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3000 Travel photography factors
61
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
28
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Nikon S3000
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
26
pretty wide (27mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S3000
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $150