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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is very similar but the JX300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The JX300 was revealed 20 months before the Fujifilm XF1 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the JX300 scores vs the Fujifilm XF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Fujifilm XF1

 JX300 Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Fujifilm XF1 JX300 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm XF1

 JX300 Fujifilm XF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm XF1 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm XF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the JX300 and the Fujifilm XF1.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and Fujifilm XF1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The JX300 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the FujiFilm JX300 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography factors
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (130g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography info
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
60
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (255 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (255 grams)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm XF1
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Fujifilm XF1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm XF1
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 255 gr (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $110 $380