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Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
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Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A4000 IS and FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was brought out 14 months later than the JX300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A4000 IS grades versus the JX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the FujiFilm JX300

 A4000 IS JX300 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon A4000 IS

 JX300 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and FujiFilm JX300

 A4000 IS JX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX300 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon A4000 IS and FujiFilm JX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS vs the JX300.

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and JX300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and JX300.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher A4000 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
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good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competition (130g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (175 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
62
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (175 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competition (130g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (175 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also called as - FinePix JX305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1800 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 175 pictures 180 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $199 $110