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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony a3500

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A3000
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Sony a3500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the JZ300 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The JZ300 was introduced 5 years prior to the a3500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JZ300 grades against the a3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Sony a3500

 JZ300 a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 a3500 JZ300 
RevealedMarch 2014February 2010Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony a3500

 JZ300 a3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with physical 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 a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 compared to the a3500.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and a3500 is 93 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and a3500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The JZ300 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a3500 will produce extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older JZ300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony a3500 Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Sony a3500 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography features
Sony a3500 Sports photography features
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
59
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography information
Sony a3500 Travel photography information
61
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
great battery (470 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 shots)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging features
Sony a3500 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
26
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Sony a3500
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Sony Alpha a3500
Also referred to as FinePix JZ305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-02 2014-03-21
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 411g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $398