Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed May 2009
- New Model is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm JX300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was unveiled 20 months prior to the JX300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX200 IS matches up against the JX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the FujiFilm JX300
SX200 IS | JX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX200 IS
JX300 | SX200 IS | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 20 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm JX300
SX200 IS | JX300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the FujiFilm JX300 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm JX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS against the JX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and JX300 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and JX300.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 |
Alternate name | - | FinePix JX305 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1800s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lb) | 130g (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 180 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $329 | $110 |