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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Sony A450
(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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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450 Overview

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 Glossary

The 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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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 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and A450 is 93 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
Sony A450 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Sony A450
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
76
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Sony A450 Travel photography advice
61
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
better than average battery life (1,050 shots)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A450 Landscape photography highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,050 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
Sony A450 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
9
no video shooting
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony A450
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony 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