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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX740 HS
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Photography Glossary

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX730 HS versus FujiFilm JX300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and JX300 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 6 years later than the JX300 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX730 HS scores vs the JX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX730 HS JX300 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2011More recent by 77 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX730 HS

 JX300 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX730 HS JX300 
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has got outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the JX300.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and JX300 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and JX300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to offer more detail as a result of its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (5.9 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
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lighter than others in class (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
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pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Otherwise known as - FinePix JX305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-04-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1800s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 250 photos 180 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $110