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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm SL300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was launched 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL300 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the JX300 scores versus the Fujifilm SL300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm SL300

 JX300 Fujifilm SL300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm SL300 JX300 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm SL300

 JX300 Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 has outer 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 SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm SL300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the JX300 vs the Fujifilm SL300.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and Fujifilm SL300 is 95 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged JX300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
55
lighter than others (130g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography details
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
54
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
32
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging details
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm SL300
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Class 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 510g (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 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 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $110 $280