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Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
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Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was brought out 14 months later than the JX300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the A810 scores against the JX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the FujiFilm JX300

 A810 JX300 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon A810

 JX300 A810 

Common features in the Canon A810 and FujiFilm JX300

 A810 JX300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A810 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the FujiFilm JX300 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A810 versus the JX300.

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and JX300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and JX300.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A810 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern A810 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition (130g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A810
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A810 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot A810FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A810 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Alternate name - FinePix JX305
Category 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 grams (0.38 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 pictures 180 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $99 $110