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Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon G15
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
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Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon G16 and FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and JX300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was revealed 2 years later than the JX300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the G16 matches up vs the JX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the FujiFilm JX300

 G16 JX300 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon G16

 JX300 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and FujiFilm JX300

 G16 JX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G16 provides outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX300 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the G16 versus the JX300.

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and JX300 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and JX300.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm JX300 will show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher G16 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
49
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (356g)
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (360 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
64
better than average battery (360 shots)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others in class (356 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
58
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging details
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging details
33
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (356 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon G16 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot G16FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also referred to as - FinePix JX305
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1800s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 180 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $110