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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S100 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 7 months earlier than the S100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the JX300 grades vs the S100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S100

 JX300 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S100 JX300 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kClearer screen (+590k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S100

 JX300 S100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 has got external 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 S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 compared to the S100.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and S100 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and S100.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S100 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Nikon S100
55
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Nikon S100 Sports photography advice
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
Nikon S100 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
provides focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Nikon S100
32
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Nikon S100 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S100
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix S100
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 820k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
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 pictures 150 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $110 $240