Canon 5D MII vs FujiFilm JX300

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 5D MII versus FujiFilm JX300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and JX300 (14MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and JX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The 5D MII was unveiled 23 months before the JX300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 5D MII scores against the JX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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When you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MII enjoys outer dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX300 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Canon 5D MII versus FujiFilm JX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 5D MII against the JX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MII and JX300 is 56 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MII and JX300.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D MII with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 5D MII will provide greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 5D MII will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.