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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon Z7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The JZ300 was brought out 9 years before the Z7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JZ300 matches up against the Z7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Nikon Z7

 JZ300 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 Z7 JZ300 
AnnouncedAugust 2018February 2010Newer by 104 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon Z7

 JZ300 Z7 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon Z7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 and the Z7.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and Z7 is 93 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and Z7.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The JZ300 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z7 will provide greater detail having its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
86
focusing manually
resolution is amazing (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography details
Nikon Z7 Sports photography details
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
not so great battery life (330 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Nikon Z7 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Nikon Z7
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Nikon Z7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Nikon Z7
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-02 2018-08-23
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 493
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
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) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal XQD card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $2,797