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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(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
FujiFilm JX300
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX600 HS JX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX600 HS

 JX300 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX600 HS JX300 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (188 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competitors (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujiFilm FinePix JX300
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