Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The full galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the FujiFilm JX300
SX130 IS | JX300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX130 IS
JX300 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm JX300
SX130 IS | JX300 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Compare the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm JX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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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 |