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Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
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Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon A2300 versus FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured 14 months later than the JX300 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A2300 matches up vs the JX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the FujiFilm JX300

 A2300 JX300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon A2300

 JX300 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and FujiFilm JX300

 A2300 JX300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX300 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 compared to the JX300.

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and JX300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and JX300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2300 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger A2300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
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MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competitors (130g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
32
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (125 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (130g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (180 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging factors
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2300 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot A2300FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Alternate name - FinePix JX305
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1800 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos 180 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $139 $110