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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JX300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and JX300 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX610 HS was brought out 4 years after the JX300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX610 HS grades vs the JX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX610 HS JX300 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX610 HS

 JX300 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX610 HS JX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS comes with external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the FujiFilm JX300 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the JX300.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and JX300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and JX300.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (191g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors in class (191g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (270 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging features
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX610 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Alternative name - FinePix JX305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photographs 180 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $214 $110