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FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
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FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm JX300 and FujiFilm S3200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JX300 was unveiled within a month of the S3200 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JX300 grades versus the S3200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the FujiFilm S3200

 JX300 S3200 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S3200 JX300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and FujiFilm S3200

 JX300 S3200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the FujiFilm S3200 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JX300 and FujiFilm S3200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 versus the S3200.

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and S3200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and S3200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
54
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (540g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than average (540g)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and FujiFilm S3200
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300FujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Also called as FinePix JX305 FinePix S3250
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $110 $190