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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 24 months before the S4300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the JZ300 grades against the S4300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon S4300

 JZ300 S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S4300 JZ300 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S4300

 JZ300 S4300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides external measurements 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 S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S4300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the JZ300 versus the S4300.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and S4300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and S4300.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S4300 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography info
Nikon S4300 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (139g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
Nikon S4300 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Nikon S4300
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (139g)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Nikon S4300 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (139g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S4300
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Also called FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 139 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 21mm (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 - 180 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $119