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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S32

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S32 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S32 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the JX300 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") use different sensor sizes.

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The JX300 was unveiled 4 years prior to the S32 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JX300 scores against the S32 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S32

 JX300 S32 

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S32 JX300 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S32

 JX300 S32 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S32 has dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the JX300 versus the S32.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and S32 is 95 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and S32.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The JX300 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm JX300 will resolve extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Nikon S32
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Nikon S32 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (130g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
Nikon S32 Sports photography factors
31
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
Nikon S32 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than average (130 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
weather proof
resolution is good (13MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Nikon S32
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S32
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix S32
Alternate name FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $110 $180