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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm JX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 4 months prior to the JX300 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX130 IS grades against the JX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX130 IS JX300 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX130 IS

 JX300 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX130 IS JX300 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS against the JX300.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and JX300 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and JX300.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm JX300 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography factors
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (130g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
61
lighter than average in class (308g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than competitors (130g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging info
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also Known as - FinePix JX305
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1800s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 - 180 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $110