FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm SL1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL1000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JX300 grades against the Fujifilm SL1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. 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) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has proportions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm SL1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the JX300 vs the Fujifilm SL1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm SL1000 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older JX300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.