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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
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
  • Launched May 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P310
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon P300

 Fujifilm JX550 P300 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2011More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Fujifilm JX550

 P300 Fujifilm JX550 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon P300

 Fujifilm JX550 P300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Nikon P300 Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
Nikon P300 Street photography advice
56
lighter than others (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
Nikon P300 Sports photography info
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megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Nikon P300
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fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
Nikon P300 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon P300
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix P300
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