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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon D40

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon D40 front
Portability
71
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon D40 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Nikon D40
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Replacement is Nikon D3000
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon D40 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon D40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and D40 (6MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and D40 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The JX300 was revealed 4 years later than the D40 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D40 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JX300 grades against the D40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon D40

 JX300 D40 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011December 2006Fresher by 50 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon D40 over the FujiFilm JX300

 D40 JX300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon D40

 JX300 D40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon D40 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with 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) whilst the Nikon D40 has sizing of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 against the D40.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon D40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and D40 is 95 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon D40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon D40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and D40.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The JX300 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm JX300 will offer extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger JX300 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon D40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon D40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon D40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Nikon D40 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Nikon D40
55
lighter than average (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX300
Sports photography with Nikon D40
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
Nikon D40 Travel photography details
65
lighter than average (130 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
47
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography features
Nikon D40 Landscape photography features
32
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Nikon D40
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
9
lack of video recording
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon D40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon D40
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon D40
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon D40
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2006-12-21
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 17.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 130g (0.29 lbs) 522g (1.15 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL9
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $110 $500