FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Here is a complete overview of the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm HS35EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is pretty similar but the JX300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") provide different sensor sizing.

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The JX300 was revealed 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS35EXR which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the JX300 scores versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm HS35EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the JX300 vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 95 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The JX300 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.