FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S32
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37 Features
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36 Features
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S32 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S32 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S32
JX300 | S32 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the FujiFilm JX300
S32 | JX300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S32
JX300 | S32 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Examine the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon S32 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S32 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Nikon Coolpix S32 | |
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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 |