FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300 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
- Announced January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon P300
JX300 | P300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the FujiFilm JX300
P300 | JX300 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon P300
JX300 | P300 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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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 |