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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW120
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon AW130, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JX300 was announced 5 years earlier than the AW130 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the JX300 matches up vs the AW130 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon AW130

 JX300 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the FujiFilm JX300

 AW130 JX300 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon AW130

 JX300 AW130 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon AW130 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 vs the AW130.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and AW130 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and AW130.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon AW130 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography factors
Nikon AW130 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Nikon AW130 Sports photography features
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
72
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
50
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW130 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon AW130
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photographs 370 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $110 $398