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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX305
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon Z7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The JX300 was released 8 years before the Z7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JX300 grades versus the Z7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Nikon Z7

 JX300 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the FujiFilm JX300

 Z7 JX300 
AnnouncedAugust 2018January 2011More modern by 92 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon Z7

 JX300 Z7 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 has external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 and the Z7.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and Z7 is 95 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and Z7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The JX300 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Nikon Z7 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JX300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
87
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Nikon Z7
55
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Sports photography highlights
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery life (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
Nikon Z7 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition (130g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count amazing (46MP)
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery life (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging info
Nikon Z7 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Nikon Z7
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Nikon Z7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Nikon Z7
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2018-08-23
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 493
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 675 gr (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC XQD card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $110 $2,797