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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(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
Nikon S9500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S9500

 JX300 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S9500 JX300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S9500

 JX300 S9500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
31
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Nikon S9500
55
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9500 Sports photography advice
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
Nikon S9500 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition (130g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Nikon S9500
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S9500
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix S9500
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