Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P300
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012
(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
- Launched May 2011
- Successor is Nikon P310

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P300 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was announced 8 months later than the P300 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the P300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon P300
Fujifilm JX550 | P300 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Fujifilm JX550
P300 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon P300
Fujifilm JX550 | P300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon P300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the P300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and P300.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Nikon Coolpix P300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 6.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lbs) | 189g (0.42 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $500 |