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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L100 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L100 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon L100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and L100 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 24 months after the L100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JX300 grades against the L100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon L100

 JX300 L100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the FujiFilm JX300

 L100 JX300 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon L100

 JX300 L100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 offers outside dimensions 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 Nikon L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon L100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the JX300 against the L100.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and L100 is 95 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and L100.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm JX300 to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent JX300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Nikon L100
55
lighter than competitors (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Nikon L100 Sports photography advice
30
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Nikon L100
65
lighter than competitors (130g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
32
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Nikon L100 Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon L100
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix L100
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 360 gr (0.79 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $110 $399