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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A900 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was released 6 years earlier than the A900 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the JX300 scores versus the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon A900

 JX300 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the FujiFilm JX300

 A900 JX300 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon A900

 JX300 A900 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 offers exterior measurements 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 Nikon A900 has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 vs the A900.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and A900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and A900.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon A900 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged JX300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Nikon A900 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Nikon A900
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
Nikon A900 Sports photography details
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
56
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Nikon A900 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
74
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A900 Landscape photography highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon A900
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix A900
Other name FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 289 grams (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $110 $400