FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9500
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-550mm (F) lens
- 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
- Released January 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon S9300
- Successor is Nikon S9700

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9500 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon S9500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and S9500 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The JX300 was revealed 3 years earlier than the S9500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the JX300 grades versus the S9500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S9500
JX300 | S9500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the FujiFilm JX300
S9500 | JX300 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S9500
JX300 | S9500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm JX300 versus Nikon S9500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the JX300 versus the S9500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and S9500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and S9500.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S9500 to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Nikon Coolpix S9500 |
Alternative name | FinePix JX305 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-550mm (22.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1800s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 7.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 205 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 photographs | 230 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $110 | $230 |