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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced 24 months after the Fujifilm A100 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the JX300 matches up vs the Fujifilm A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm A100

 JX300 Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm A100 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm A100

 JX300 Fujifilm A100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 has external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm A100 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the JX300 and the Fujifilm A100.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and Fujifilm A100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and Fujifilm A100.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the FujiFilm JX300 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher JX300 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Fujifilm A100
55
lighter than others (130 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
lighter than others in class (124g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography factors
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
55
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
25
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm A100
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm FinePix A100
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $110 $0