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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and S5300 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was brought out 4 years earlier than the S5300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the JZ300 grades versus the S5300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon S5300

 JZ300 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S5300 JZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 47 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S5300

 JZ300 S5300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon S5300 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the JZ300 versus the S5300.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and S5300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and S5300.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S5300 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
Nikon S5300 Travel photography details
61
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition in class (138g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Nikon S5300
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (138g)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S5300
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 138 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $180