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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is very similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and JX300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 5 months before the JX300 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the F300EXR matches up against the JX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the FujiFilm JX300

 F300EXR JX300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 JX300 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm JX300

 F300EXR JX300 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the JX300.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and JX300 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and JX300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm JX300 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography highlights
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
63
lighter than competition in class (215g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging details
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm JX300
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR FinePix JX305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 - 180 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $110