FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm J30
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced July 2009

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm J30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The JX300 was introduced 18 months later than the Fujifilm J30 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JX300 scores versus the Fujifilm J30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm J30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Fujifilm FinePix J30. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Fujifilm J30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm J30
JX300 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the FujiFilm JX300
Fujifilm J30 | JX300 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm J30
JX300 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 offers outer 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) whilst the Fujifilm J30 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm J30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 vs the Fujifilm J30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and Fujifilm J30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and Fujifilm J30.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger JX300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Fujifilm FinePix J30 |
Also Known as | FinePix JX305 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1800 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $110 | $150 |