FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S5200

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 3 years before the S5200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the JX300 matches up vs the S5200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 has external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 compared to the S5200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and S5200 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and S5200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S5200 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.