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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(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
Fujifilm J30
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm J30

 JX300 Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm J30 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm J30

 JX300 Fujifilm J30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography advice
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography features
Fujifilm J30 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography info
65
lighter than average in class (130g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm J30
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm FinePix J30
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