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Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
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Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX620 HS and FujiFilm JX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and JX300 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 5 years later than the JX300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SX620 HS scores vs the JX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX620 HS JX300 
ReleasedMay 2016January 2011Fresher by 66 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX620 HS

 JX300 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX620 HS JX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX300 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS vs the JX300.

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and JX300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and JX300.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (182g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (130g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others (182 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competitors (130g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (182g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Otherwise known as - FinePix JX305
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-05-10 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 295 images 180 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $110