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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S800c Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JZ300 was revealed 4 years earlier than the S800c which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the JZ300 scores vs the S800c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon S800c

 JZ300 S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S800c JZ300 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S800c

 JZ300 S800c 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S800c in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the JZ300 vs the S800c.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and S800c is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and S800c.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S800c to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Nikon S800c Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (140 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography features
Nikon S800c Travel photography features
61
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (140 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (140 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
35
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S800c
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Other name FinePix JZ305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 819k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 184 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 140 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $290