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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was launched 13 months earlier than the S6300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the JX300 scores against the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S6300

 JX300 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S6300 JX300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S6300

 JX300 S6300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 has outer 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 S6300 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the JX300 vs the S6300.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and S6300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and S6300.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older JX300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography details
Nikon S6300 Street photography details
55
lighter than others (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6300 Sports photography advice
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
Nikon S6300 Travel photography details
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography info
32
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6300 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S6300
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos 230 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $110 $200