FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8400W

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm S8400W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8400W which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JX300 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8400W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys outside 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) and the Fujifilm S8400W has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm S8400W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the JX300 against the Fujifilm S8400W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and Fujifilm S8400W is 95 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8400W to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.