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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L26

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the L26 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 13 months before the L26 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the JX300 matches up vs the L26 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon L26

 JX300 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the FujiFilm JX300

 L26 JX300 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon L26

 JX300 L26 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 has got outside measurements 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 L26 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon L26 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the JX300 compared to the L26.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and L26.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L26 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L26 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Nikon L26
55
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
Nikon L26 Sports photography information
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
Nikon L26 Travel photography info
65
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Nikon L26
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
Nikon L26 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
28
pretty wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon L26
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix L26
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $110 $70