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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9300
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled 6 months before the S9100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the JX300 matches up against the S9100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S9100

 JX300 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S9100 JX300 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S9100

 JX300 S9100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 has got exterior 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 S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the JX300 versus the S9100.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and S9100.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JX300 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography advice
Nikon S9100 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (214g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
Nikon S9100 Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition (130g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (214 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S9100
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 pictures 270 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $110 $329