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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released June 2010
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 4 months earlier than the S8000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the JZ300 matches up against the S8000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon S8000

 JZ300 S8000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S8000 JZ300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S8000

 JZ300 S8000 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with outside dimensions 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 S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S8000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 vs the S8000.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and S8000.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S8000 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
Nikon S8000 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
Nikon S8000 Travel photography information
61
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Nikon S8000
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S8000
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Other name FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 183g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $300