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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was released 5 years before the S9900 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JX300 grades versus the S9900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon S9900

 JX300 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the FujiFilm JX300

 S9900 JX300 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S9900

 JX300 S9900 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the JX300 compared to the S9900.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and S9900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and S9900.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9900 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older JX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography factors
Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
Nikon S9900 Sports photography information
31
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competitors (130g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
77
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
47
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging details
Nikon S9900 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
73
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon S9900
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Also referred to as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 289g (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $110 $300