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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the JX300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The JX300 was announced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the JX300 scores versus the Fujifilm X30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm X30

 JX300 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm X30 JX300 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2011More recent by 44 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30

 JX300 Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 versus Fujifilm X30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the JX300 versus the Fujifilm X30.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and Fujifilm X30 is 95 and 80 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and Fujifilm X30.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The JX300 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the FujiFilm JX300 will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Fujifilm X30
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than average (423g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography info
31
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
62
great battery pack (470 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (423g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
34
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (423 grams)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm X30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm X30
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 423 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $110 $499