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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S800c Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S800c (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 3 years earlier than the S800c which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the JX300 matches up versus the S800c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S800c

 JX300 S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the FujiFilm JX300

 S800c JX300 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S800c

 JX300 S800c 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the JX300 and the S800c.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and S800c is 95 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and S800c.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S800c to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
Nikon S800c Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Nikon S800c
31
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (140 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Nikon S800c Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors (130g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (140 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
Nikon S800c Landscape photography features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (140 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S800c
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 184g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 140 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $110 $290