FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8600

Below is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm S8600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 4 years before the Fujifilm S8600 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JX300 grades versus the Fujifilm S8600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 features physical dimensions 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 S8600 has specifications of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the JX300 vs the Fujifilm S8600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and Fujifilm S8600 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8600 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.