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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S620

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S620 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was manufactured 24 months later than the S620 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the JX300 grades versus the S620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S620

 JX300 S620 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S620 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S620

 JX300 S620 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 features outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has specifications of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 versus the S620.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and S620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and S620.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger JX300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography details
Nikon S620 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
Nikon S620 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
Nikon S620 Sports photography information
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX300
Travel photography with Nikon S620
65
lighter than competition (130g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than others (120g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography details
Nikon S620 Landscape photography details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Nikon S620
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S620
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix S620
Alternate name FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $110 $37