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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P310
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the P300 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the JX300 matches up vs the P300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon P300

 JX300 P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the FujiFilm JX300

 P300 JX300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon P300

 JX300 P300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 has external 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 P300 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the JX300 and the P300.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and P300.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JX300 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Nikon P300 Portrait photography features
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decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Nikon P300
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Nikon P300 Sports photography features
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Nikon P300 Travel photography information
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
63
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography information
Nikon P300 Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging details
Nikon P300 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
36
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon P300
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix P300
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $110 $500