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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S230

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S230 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon S230, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and S230 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was launched 24 months later than the S230 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S230 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the JX300 scores versus the S230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S230

 JX300 S230 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S230 JX300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S230

 JX300 S230 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S230 has measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon S230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 vs the S230.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and S230.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher JX300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S230 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Nikon S230 Street photography highlights
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lighter than others in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S230 Sports photography highlights
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Nikon S230 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others in class (130 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
31
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S230 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S230
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix S230
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 2000
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 115g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $110 $150