Fujifilm FinePix JX500 vs Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and the Fujifilm FinePix JX300, 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 JX500 was introduced in January 2012 and Fujifilm FinePix JX300 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Highlights

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

      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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JX500
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JX300
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      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 JX500 and Fujifilm FinePix JX300.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      •   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) - 1/1400 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 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
      •   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


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

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm JX500
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix JX500 over Fujifilm FinePix JX300.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 vs Fujifilm FinePix JX300
      Reaches Wider Angle 26 mm vs 28 mm
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Lighter 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz) vs 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix JX500.

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Fujifilm X100T
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X100S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X100
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Fujifilm JX550
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm X100V
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm AX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm X100F
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm JX370
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm JX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      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 FinePix JX500.

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 vs Fujifilm FinePix JX300
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 130 mm vs 140 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/2.6
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.3 vs f/6.2
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 25 cm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1400 sec vs 1/1800 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.1 fps vs 1.2 fps
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

      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 X100S
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      APS-C

      16.3 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 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

      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 JX500 Fujifilm FinePix JX300
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Built-in Flash
        Light113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Fujifilm FinePix JX300
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1400 sec1/1800 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.1 fps1.2 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 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

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Fujifilm FinePix JX300 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Both models feature 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. Their native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 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 x 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. 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.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

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


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 comes with NP-45A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix JX300 has a single SD /SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1400 sec on Fujifilm FinePix JX500, and up to 1/1800 sec on Fujifilm FinePix JX300. Fujifilm FinePix JX500 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps. Fujifilm FinePix JX300 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.50 m on Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and 3.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix JX300..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 body has dimensions of 100 x 56 x 24 mm (3.94 x 2.2 x 0.94") and Fujifilm FinePix JX300 body has dimensions of 94 x 56 x 24 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.94"). Fujifilm FinePix JX500 weighs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix JX300 weighs 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      100 mm

      56 mm

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      94 mm

      56 mm

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      24 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Fujifilm FinePix JX300 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 JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

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

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      POOR
      43
      •   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 - 1.1 fps
      POOR
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      •   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

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      POOR
      54
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
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      •   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

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      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
      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

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      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 - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      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)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      EXCELLENT
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      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Fujifilm FinePix JX300 and give them scores of 42 and 43 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 JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      43

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      BAD
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      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      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

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

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

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No 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 JX500

      Fujifilm FinePix JX300

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots


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