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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon W300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 6 years prior to the W300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up against the W300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon W300

 Fujifilm JZ100 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 W300 Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2012Newer by 65 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon W300

 Fujifilm JZ100 W300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. 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 W300 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the W300.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and W300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and W300.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon W300 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography factors
Nikon W300 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Sports photography with Nikon W300
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography factors
Nikon W300 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others in class (129g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Landscape photography with Nikon W300
37
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
48
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging details
Nikon W300 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon W300
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 231g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 280 photographs
Type of battery - Built-in
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $190 $387