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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Nikon S9900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 6 years prior to the S9900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the JZ300 matches up versus the S9900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon S9900

 JZ300 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 S9900 JZ300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 61 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S9900

 JZ300 S9900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 features physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Nikon S9900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 versus the S9900.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and S9900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and S9900.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9900 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Nikon S9900
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9900 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than average in class (289g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
73
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon S9900
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 289 grams (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $300