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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Released August 2000
  • New Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S1 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The JX300 was launched 10 years later than the Fujifilm S1 Pro and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JX300 grades vs the Fujifilm S1 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 JX300 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2000More recent by 127 months
Display dimension2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k200kCrisper display (+30k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm S1 Pro JX300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 JX300 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 provides outer 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 S1 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S1 Pro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the JX300 and the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 95 and 56 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The JX300 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the FujiFilm JX300 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger JX300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (130g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (820 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography features
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography info
65
lighter than average (130 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
46
lighter than competitors (820 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1 Pro
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
9
can't record video
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2000-08-08
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3040 x 2016
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 320
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2"
Display resolution 230k dot 200k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 820 grams (1.81 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $110 $2,000