FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L26
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L26 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Nikon Coolpix L26. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon L26
JX300 | L26 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the FujiFilm JX300
L26 | JX300 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon L26
JX300 | L26 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon L26 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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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 |