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FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix HS11
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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
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FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm HS10 versus FujiFilm JX300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and JX300 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was announced 6 months prior to the JX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HS10 scores versus the JX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the FujiFilm JX300

 HS10 JX300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the FujiFilm HS10

 JX300 HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and FujiFilm JX300

 HS10 JX300 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the FujiFilm JX300 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HS10 and the JX300.

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and JX300 is 60 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and JX300.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS10
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
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you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (666 grams)
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography features
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
41
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
45
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (666 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging information
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
23
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (666g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm HS10 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and FujiFilm JX300
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Also referred to as FinePix HS11 FinePix JX305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1800s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 grams (1.47 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 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 - 180 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $900 $110