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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2014
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ300 was revealed 4 years earlier than the S3600 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the JZ300 scores versus the S3600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon S3600

 JZ300 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S3600 JZ300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 47 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S3600

 JZ300 S3600 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got 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) whilst the Nikon S3600 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S3600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 compared to the S3600.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and S3600 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and S3600.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3600 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Nikon S3600
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Nikon S3600
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Nikon S3600 Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average (125 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography features
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography features
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S3600
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 grams (0.37 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 230 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $200