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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released February 2011
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured at a similar time to the S6100 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the JX300 grades versus the S6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S6100

 JX300 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S6100 JX300 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S6100

 JX300 S6100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outside measurements 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 S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the JX300 and the S6100.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and S6100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography info
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Nikon S6100
31
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than average (130g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging information
Nikon S6100 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S6100
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Other name FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $110 $195