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Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
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Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and JX300 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 4 years later than the JX300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX710 HS scores against the JX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX710 HS JX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX710 HS

 JX300 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX710 HS JX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS vs the JX300.

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and JX300 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and JX300.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography information
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
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lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging information
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also referred to as - FinePix JX305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1800 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 images 180 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $349 $110