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Canon G11 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon G11 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Replacement is Canon G12
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
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Canon G11 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon G11 vs FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and JX300 (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and JX300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The G11 was unveiled 12 months before the JX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G11 scores against the JX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the FujiFilm JX300

 G11 JX300 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon G11

 JX300 G11 
LaunchedJanuary 2011December 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Canon G11 and FujiFilm JX300

 G11 JX300 
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon G11 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the FujiFilm JX300 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Canon G11 vs FujiFilm JX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G11 versus the JX300.

Canon G11 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and JX300 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Canon G11 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and JX300.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G11 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm JX300 will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older G11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G11
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
47
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (375 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (375g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging information
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
60
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (375 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon G11 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot G11FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also referred to as - FinePix JX305
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-12-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1800s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $600 $110