Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2014
- Later Model is Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix JX305
Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX600 HS versus FujiFilm JX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX600 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the JX300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX600 HS scores against the JX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the FujiFilm JX300
SX600 HS | JX300 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX600 HS
JX300 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and FujiFilm JX300
SX600 HS | JX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS has outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Canon SX600 HS versus FujiFilm JX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS against the JX300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and JX300 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and JX300.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix JX305 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1800 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 188 gr (0.41 lb) | 130 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 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 | 290 photographs | 180 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $249 | $110 |