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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A1000 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon A1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the A1000 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled 9 years prior to the A1000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the JX300 matches up vs the A1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon A1000

 JX300 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the FujiFilm JX300

 A1000 JX300 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2011More modern by 97 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon A1000

 JX300 A1000 

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon A1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the JX300 and the A1000.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and A1000 is 95 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and A1000.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A1000 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography factors
Nikon A1000 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
Nikon A1000 Sports photography information
30
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
Nikon A1000 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than average (130 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
72
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography info
32
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
72
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon A1000
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Other name FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 330 grams (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $110 $477