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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Replacement is Sigma SD15
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sigma SD14, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The JX300 was launched 4 years after the SD14 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the JX300 grades against the SD14 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Sigma SD14

 JX300 SD14 
RevealedJanuary 2011September 2006Newer by 53 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k150kSharper display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the FujiFilm JX300

 SD14 JX300 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Sigma SD14

 JX300 SD14 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JX300 versus Sigma SD14 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the JX300 versus the SD14.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and SD14 is 95 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and SD14.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The JX300 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm JX300 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer JX300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography information
Sigma SD14 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Sports photography highlights
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography information
Sigma SD14 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (130g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
42
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX300
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
32
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
9
can't record video
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Sigma SD14
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Sigma SD14
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Sigma SD14
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2006-09-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max boosted ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
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