Fujifilm FinePix JX300 vs Fujifilm X100S

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix JX300 and the Fujifilm X100S, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300 was introduced in January 2011 and Fujifilm X100S was introduced in July 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm X100S Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • 2.80" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,350k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JX300
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm X100S
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix JX300 and Fujifilm X100S.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1800 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm JX300
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix JX300 over Fujifilm X100S.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300 vs Fujifilm X100S
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 35 mm mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 35 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 1x
      Lighter 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz) vs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix JX300.

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Fujifilm X100T
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X100V
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm JX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm X100
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Fujifilm X100F
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm AX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm JX500
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm JX370
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm JX550
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm X100S

      Fujifilm X100S
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100S over Fujifilm FinePix JX300.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300 vs Fujifilm X100S
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14 Megapixel vs 16.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 12,800
      Higher Boosted ISO 3,200 vs 25,600
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 4896 x 3264
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.6 vs f/2.0
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.2 vs f/2.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance 25 cm vs 21 cm
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 2.80"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Viewfinder vs Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1800 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.2 fps vs 6.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      HDMI Output vs Mini
      Longer Battery Life 180 shots vs 330 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X100S.

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Fujifilm X100V
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm JX370
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm X100F
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Fujifilm X100T
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm JX550
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm JX500
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm JX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm AX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm S3 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Panasonic ZS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm X100S
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,60012,800
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm X100S
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life180 shots330 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm X100S has a 2.80" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Fujifilm X100S

      Fujifilm X100S has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 2,350k dot resolution. It has a 90% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm FinePix JX300.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X100S features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 249.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X100S is equipped with EXR II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4896x2760,264 x 3264, 3456x2304, 3456x1944, 2304 x 230, 2496x1664, 2496x1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X100S

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X100S. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X100S comes with NP-95 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300 has a single SD /SDHC card slot. Fujifilm X100S has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1800 sec on Fujifilm FinePix JX300, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X100S. Fujifilm FinePix JX300 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps. Fujifilm X100S can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix JX300 and 9.00 m on Fujifilm X100S. Fujifilm X100S also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm X100S.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300 body has dimensions of 94 x 56 x 24 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.94") and Fujifilm X100S body has dimensions of 127 x 74 x 54 mm (5.0 x 2.91 x 2.13"). Fujifilm FinePix JX300 weighs 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz) and Fujifilm X100S weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      94 mm

      56 mm

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      127 mm

      74 mm

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      56 mm

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      24 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix JX300 and Fujifilm X100S

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300 and Fujifilm X100S for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      POOR
      54
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      73
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix JX300 and Fujifilm X100S and give them scores of 43 and 56 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      56

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      BAD
      28
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1800 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      43
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100S

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


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