Fujifilm FinePix JX300 vs Fujifilm X100VI

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix JX300 and the Fujifilm X100VI, 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 X100VI was introduced in February 2024. 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 X100VI Highlights

      • 40.2 MP APS-C Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 125 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 425 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,620k dot Tilting Screen
      • 3,690k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      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 X100VI.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100VI

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 40.2 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/180000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100VI

      •   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
      •   No Video Capture
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No IP Streaming
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 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 X100VI

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix JX300 over Fujifilm X100VI.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300 vs Fujifilm X100VI
      Video Capture vs
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      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 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

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      Advantage of Fujifilm X100VI

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100VI over Fujifilm FinePix JX300.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300 vs Fujifilm X100VI
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14 Megapixel vs 40.2 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 12,800
      Higher Boosted ISO 3,200 vs 51,200
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 7728 x 5152
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for 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
      Image Stabilization vs 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 1,620k 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 11.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 180 shots vs 450 shots

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      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 X100VI
        High Native ISO1,60012,800
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm X100VI
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        Short Battery Life180 shots450 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm X100VI has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,620k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X100VI very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Fujifilm X100VI also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Fujifilm X100VI) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Fujifilm X100VI with Tilting screen


      Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm X100VI has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 3,690k dot resolution. It has a 100% 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 X100VI features a 40.2 megapixel APS-C [] sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 64 - 51,200 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 X100VI is equipped with X-Processor 5 processor and can take pictures up to 7728 x 5152 resolution.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X100VI

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X100VI. 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.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm X100VI has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm X100VI has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm X100VI has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs

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


      Battery

      Fujifilm X100VI comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 450 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300 has a single SD /SDHC card slot. Fujifilm X100VI has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1800 sec on Fujifilm FinePix JX300, and up to 1/180000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X100VI. Fujifilm FinePix JX300 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps. Fujifilm X100VI can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix JX300. Fujifilm X100VI also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X100VI.

      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 X100VI body has dimensions of 128 x 75 x 55 mm (5.04 x 2.95 x 2.17"). Fujifilm FinePix JX300 weighs 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz) and Fujifilm X100VI weighs 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100VI

      94 mm

      56 mm

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      128 mm

      75 mm

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      56 mm

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      75 mm

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      24 mm

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      55 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix JX300 and Fujifilm X100VI

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300 and Fujifilm X100VI 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 X100VI

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100VI

      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
      GOOD
      82
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100VI

      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
      GOOD
      82
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100VI

      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
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100VI

      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)
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100VI

      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
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix JX300 and Fujifilm X100VI and give them scores of 43 and 77 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 X100VI

      OVERALL
      43
      OVERALL
      77

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100VI

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      GOOD
      73
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 40.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100VI

      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
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/180000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/4000 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100VI

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Webcam Functionality

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100VI

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100VI

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 3,690k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100VI

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No IP Streaming
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm X100VI

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots


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