FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8300
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm S8300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe JX300 was revealed 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JX300 scores against the Fujifilm S8300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm S8300
| JX300 | Fujifilm S8300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the FujiFilm JX300
| Fujifilm S8300 | JX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm S8300
| JX300 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm S8300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the JX300 against the Fujifilm S8300.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and Fujifilm S8300 is 95 and 61 respectively.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and Fujifilm S8300.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S8300 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
| Alternate name | FinePix JX305 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-1008mm (42.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/2.9-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 0cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dot |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1800s | 1/7000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $110 | $200 |