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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P520

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX305
Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P510
  • Newer Model is Nikon P530
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P520 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon P520, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and P520 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 3 years prior to the P520 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JX300 matches up versus the P520 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon P520

 JX300 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the FujiFilm JX300

 P520 JX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon P520

 JX300 P520 
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the JX300 against the P520.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and P520 is 95 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and P520.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P520 to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Nikon P520
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography information
Nikon P520 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Nikon P520 Sports photography advice
31
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P520 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (200 shots)
more heavy than competition (550g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Nikon P520
32
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
Nikon P520 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (550 grams)
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon P520
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix P520
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $110 $380