Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Released June 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix JX305

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm JX300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was announced 2 years after the JX300 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX160 IS grades versus the JX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm JX300
SX160 IS | JX300 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX160 IS
JX300 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm JX300
SX160 IS | JX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the FujiFilm JX300 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm JX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the JX300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and JX300 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and JX300.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX160 IS to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 |
Also called | - | FinePix JX305 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1800 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291g (0.64 pounds) | 130g (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 380 shots | 180 shots |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $199 | $110 |