FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm F660EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) is fairly well matched but the JX300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The JX300 was brought out 12 months prior to the Fujifilm F660EXR and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the JX300 matches up against the Fujifilm F660EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F660EXR has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm F660EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the JX300 against the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and Fujifilm F660EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The JX300 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.