FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A900
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Nikon Coolpix A900. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon A900
JX300 | A900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the FujiFilm JX300
A900 | JX300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 62 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon A900
JX300 | A900 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon A900 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
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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 |