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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7R

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
76
Overall
74

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7R II
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7R Overview

The following is a extensive review of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The JZ300 was announced 5 years earlier than the A7R which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the JZ300 matches up against the A7R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony A7R

 JZ300 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the FujiFilm JZ300

 A7R JZ300 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony A7R

 JZ300 A7R 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the A7R.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and A7R is 93 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and A7R.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The JZ300 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R will resolve greater detail with its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
83
manual focus
great sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
Sony A7R Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
79
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (465g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Sony A7R
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
great sensor resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
max fps low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Sony A7R
61
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (465g)
weather sealing
great sensor resolution (36MP)
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R Landscape photography factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Sony A7R
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
36
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
lighter than others in class (465g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony A7R
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Alpha A7R
Also Known as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2014-02-13
Body design 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 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 465g (1.03 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery form - 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 feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $1,898