FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S4300
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon S4300
JZ300 | S4300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the FujiFilm JZ300
S4300 | JZ300 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S4300
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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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 |