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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm JX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 3 years later than the JX300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the JX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX400 IS JX300 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2011Fresher by 44 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX400 IS

 JX300 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX400 IS JX300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX300 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the JX300.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and JX300 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and JX300.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX400 IS to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
60
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
40
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also called as - FinePix JX305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1800s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 images 180 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $229 $110