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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax Efina 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 3 years earlier than the Efina which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the JX300 scores versus the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Pentax Efina

 JX300 Efina 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the FujiFilm JX300

 Efina JX300 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax Efina

 JX300 Efina 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with outer 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 Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JX300 versus Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the JX300 compared to the Efina.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and Efina.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged JX300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography information
Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
Street photography with Pentax Efina
55
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography advice
Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax Efina
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Pentax Efina
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Pentax Efina
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 91 grams (0.20 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 photos 200 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $110 $10