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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JX300 was introduced 24 months after the Fujifilm S8100fd which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the JX300 matches up against the Fujifilm S8100fd with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 JX300 Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm S8100fd JX300 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S8100fd

 JX300 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 has physical measurements 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 S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the JX300 vs the Fujifilm S8100fd.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 95 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JX300 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent JX300 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
53
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography info
32
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
24
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S8100fd
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Alternate name FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" 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 photos -
Form of battery 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 xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $110 $300