FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A7S II

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony A7S II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is relatively similar but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The JZ300 was manufactured 6 years before the A7S II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the JZ300 matches up versus the A7S II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony A7S II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the JZ300 against the A7S II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and A7S II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and A7S II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The JZ300 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged JZ300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.