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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon P300

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P310
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon P300 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 8 months later than the P300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the P300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon P300

 Fujifilm JZ100 P300 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2011Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 P300 Fujifilm JZ100 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon P300

 Fujifilm JZ100 P300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 features outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon P300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the P300.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and P300.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm JZ100 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JZ100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P300 Portrait photography highlights
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Nikon P300
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography info
Nikon P300 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography details
Nikon P300 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (129g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P300 Landscape photography factors
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
Vlogging with Nikon P300
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
36
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon P300
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Nikon Coolpix P300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 129 gr (0.28 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $190 $500