FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced January 2010
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On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very close but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe JZ300 was unveiled within a month of the A450 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the JZ300 grades vs the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony A450
| JZ300 | A450 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the FujiFilm JZ300
| A450 | JZ300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony A450
| JZ300 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
See the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the JZ300 versus the A450.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and A450 is 93 and 65 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and A450.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The JZ300 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A450 will render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Alternate name | FinePix JZ305 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2010-02-02 | 2010-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.60 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 560 gr (1.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1050 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $180 | $1,241 |