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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 II
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The JZ300 was manufactured 5 years prior to the A7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the JZ300 scores vs the A7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony A7

 JZ300 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 A7 JZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 48 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony A7

 JZ300 A7 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got outside 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 Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the JZ300 against the A7.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and A7 is 93 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and A7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The JZ300 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 will show extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
Sony A7 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Sony A7 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than average (474 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Sony A7
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
65
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (474g)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
bad battery (340 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 Landscape photography highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
35
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
lighter than average (474g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony A7
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Alpha A7
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-01-22
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 474g (1.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $798