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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL240 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm SL240, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 12 months prior to the Fujifilm SL240 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the JX300 scores vs the Fujifilm SL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm SL240

 JX300 Fujifilm SL240 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm SL240 JX300 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm SL240

 JX300 Fujifilm SL240 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the JX300 against the Fujifilm SL240.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and Fujifilm SL240 is 95 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older JX300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
55
lighter than others in class (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography factors
30
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (510g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
32
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (510 grams)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm SL240
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 510 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $110 $280