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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 4 years prior to the S3600 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the JX300 scores against the S3600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S3600

 JX300 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S3600 JX300 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S3600

 JX300 S3600 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S3600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the JX300 against the S3600.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and S3600 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and S3600.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3600 to give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography information
Nikon S3600 Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (130g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
Nikon S3600 Sports photography details
30
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography advice
Nikon S3600 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
32
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
40
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging details
Nikon S3600 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S3600
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 230 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $110 $200