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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Released February 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm S1500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was released 23 months after the Fujifilm S1500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the JX300 scores against the Fujifilm S1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm S1500

 JX300 Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm S1500 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S1500

 JX300 Fujifilm S1500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1500 has sizing of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm S1500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the JX300 against the Fujifilm S1500.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and Fujifilm S1500 is 95 and 82 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and Fujifilm S1500.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JX300 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher JX300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
built-in flash
long zoom (396mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
32
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
22
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S1500
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $110 $200