Fujifilm FinePix Z300

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    Highlights

    • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 0.6 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 was announced in 2009 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 10 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 1,600. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 can capture video up to 640 x 480 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Fujifilm FinePix Zxxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm FinePix Zxxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm Z1000EXR
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    		January
    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.50"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm Z110
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    		January
    2012    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm Z900EXR
    Compare
    		April
    2011    		 16 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.50"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm Z800EXR
    Compare
    		July
    2010    		 12.0 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.50"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm Z700EXR
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    		February
    2010    		 12 MP
    1/2-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.50"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm Z300 June
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR vs FinePix Z110 vs FinePix Z900EXR vs FinePix Z800EXR vs FinePix Z700EXR vs FinePix Z300.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix Z300.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
    •   Internal Storage

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Screen

    Fixed Touchscreen

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 has a 3.0" Fixed touchscreen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3648 x 2056, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1944, 1920 x 1080 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix Z300.

    Fujifilm Z110
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Fujifilm Z900EXR
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    1/2-inch

    16 MP

    Fujifilm Z1000EXR
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    1/2-inch

    16 MP

    Fujifilm Z700EXR
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    1/2-inch

    12 MP

    Fujifilm Z800EXR
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    1/2-inch

    12.0 MP

    Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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    Micro Four Thirds

    12.8 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon Z f
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    Full Frame

    24.4 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon ELPH 130 IS
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Panasonic ZS40
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    1/2.3-inch

    18.1 MP

    Canon 70D
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 comes with NP-45 battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 31 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300's shutter speed can go up to 1/1000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 0.6 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 has dimensions of 92 x 57 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.24 x 0.75"). It weighs 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    92 mm (3.62")

    57 mm (2.24")

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    57 mm (2.24")

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    19 mm (0.75")

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    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 dimensions

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm FinePix Z300 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
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    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 gets a score of 54 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    87

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    88

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)

    Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix Z300 and give score of 54 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
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    We give Fujifilm FinePix Z300 a score of 44 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
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    We give Fujifilm FinePix Z300 a score of 56 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    41

    We give Fujifilm FinePix Z300 a score of 41 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

    Focusing

    GOOD
    75

    We give Fujifilm FinePix Z300 a score of 75 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    70

    We give Fujifilm FinePix Z300 a score of 70 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    BAD
    38

    We give Fujifilm FinePix Z300 a score of 38 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    49

    We give Fujifilm FinePix Z300 a score of 49 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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