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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm X-A1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A2
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm X-A1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) is very well matched but the JX300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The JX300 was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm X-A1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the JX300 scores versus the Fujifilm X-A1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 JX300 Fujifilm X-A1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm X-A1 JX300 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2011More recent by 35 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X-A1

 JX300 Fujifilm X-A1 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A1 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm X-A1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the JX300 against the Fujifilm X-A1.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X-A1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and Fujifilm X-A1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X-A1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and Fujifilm X-A1.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The JX300 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-A1 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X-A1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A1
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography advice
31
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
54
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
66
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
31
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X-A1
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm X-A1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm X-A1
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-11-30
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 330 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $110 $329