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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm JX500 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was announced 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JX300 matches up vs the Fujifilm JX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm JX500

 JX300 Fujifilm JX500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm JX500 JX300 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm JX500

 JX300 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the JX300 against the Fujifilm JX500.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and Fujifilm JX500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older JX300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography information
31
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
31
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than average in class (130g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competition (113g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm JX500
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $110 $90