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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2010
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was released 5 months after the S5100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the JX300 scores versus the S5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S5100

 JX300 S5100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S5100 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S5100

 JX300 S5100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon S5100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the JX300 and the S5100.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and S5100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm JX300 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography factors
Nikon S5100 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (130g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Nikon S5100 Sports photography features
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Nikon S5100
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than competition (132 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography info
32
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Nikon S5100
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (132g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S5100
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 132g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $110 $200