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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon P300

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon P310
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon P300 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 8 months after the P300 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the P300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon P300

 Fujifilm JX500 P300 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2011Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Fujifilm JX500

 P300 Fujifilm JX500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon P300

 Fujifilm JX500 P300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon P300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the P300.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and P300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Nikon P300
29
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Nikon P300
55
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Nikon P300
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P300 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P300 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon P300
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix P300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $500