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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2007
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S3 Pro
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S5 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The JX300 was brought out 3 years later than the Fujifilm S5 Pro and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the JX300 matches up vs the Fujifilm S5 Pro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 JX300 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2007Fresher by 43 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm S5 Pro JX300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S5 Pro

 JX300 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm S5 Pro has specifications of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the JX300 against the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 95 and 55 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The JX300 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm JX300 will resolve more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer JX300 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography details
Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (920 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography advice
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
47
lighter than average in class (920g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography advice
32
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S5 Pro
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-05 2007-07-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 920g (2.03 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 448
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $110 $548