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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S31

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced June 2013
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S31 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and S31 (10MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The JX300 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S31 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the JX300 matches up vs the S31 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S31

 JX300 S31 

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S31 JX300 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S31

 JX300 S31 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has proportions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the JX300 compared to the S31.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and S31 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and S31.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The JX300 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm JX300 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Nikon S31
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography factors
Nikon S31 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
Nikon S31 Sports photography details
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Nikon S31 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (130g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S31 Landscape photography highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (180 shots)
no Timelapse function
30
very good max aperture (f)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Nikon S31 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
24
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S31
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix S31
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $110 $90