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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S33

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is very well matched but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The JZ300 was released 6 years prior to the S33 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the JZ300 matches up vs the S33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon S33

 JZ300 S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S33 JZ300 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 61 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S33

 JZ300 S33 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 compared to the S33.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and S33 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and S33.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The JZ300 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S33 will give more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S33 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
32
MP count decent (13MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Nikon S33
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Nikon S33
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (4.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Nikon S33
61
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
weather proof
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (221 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Nikon S33 Landscape photography features
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S33 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (221g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S33
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix S33
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 life - 220 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $150