FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm X-Pro3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The JX300 was introduced 9 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-Pro3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the JX300 scores against the Fujifilm X-Pro3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Fujifilm X-Pro3. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-Pro3 has dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm X-Pro3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the JX300 vs the Fujifilm X-Pro3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and Fujifilm X-Pro3 is 95 and 78 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and Fujifilm X-Pro3.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The JX300 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will provide greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged JX300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.