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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 Comparison

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14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing JX300 and X30, two Small Sensor Compact cameras from FujiFilm and Fujifilm. FujiFilm JX300 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Fujifilm X30 has a 12.0MP 2/3" sensor. FujiFilm JX300 was introduced to market in January 2011 and Fujifilm X30 was launched in August 2014. As you can see, JX300 is 3 years older than X30. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-01-05
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600 ( expands to 3200)
  • 28-140 mm F2.6-6.2 Zoom Lens
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 130g. 94 x 56 x 24 mm
  • Also known as FinePix JX305

Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-08-26
  • 12MP - 2/3" CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 423g. 119 x 72 x 60 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm X20 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose FujiFilm FinePix JX300 over Fujifilm X30
Max Sensor Resolution
14 MP vs 12 MP 16% more pixels
Weight
130 g vs 423 g 293 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 112mm 28 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs 4� more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Fujifilm X30 over FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1800s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 1.0fps 11 fps faster
Battery Life
470 shots vs 180 shots 290 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 2.60 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 6.20 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 3.0m 4m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
4.84µm2 vs 2.04µm2 137% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Fujifilm X30
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Fujifilm X30
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. FujiFilm JX300 has external dimensions of 94 x 56 x 24 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.94″) and weighs 130 g (0.29 lb / 4.59 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X30 has external dimensions of 119 x 72 x 60 mm (4.69 x 2.83 x 2.36″) and weighs 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30. FujiFilm JX300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 25mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 36mm thinner than Fujifilm X30.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. FujiFilm JX300 is significantly lighter (293g ) than the Fujifilm X30 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither FujiFilm FinePix JX300 (FinePix JX305) nor Fujifilm X30 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X30's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than FujiFilm JX300's 2.7" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Fujifilm X30 LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, FujiFilm JX300 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to X30.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30: Sensor Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm X30 has a 12.0MP 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor.

Below you can see the JX300 and X30 sensor size comparison.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm X30 has a 2.1x Larger sensor area than FujiFilm JX300. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30 Lens Specs Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 features a 28-140 mm F2.6-6.2 5× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm X30 features a 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 4� zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.00, Fujifilm X30 is faster than FujiFilm JX300 at this focal length. On the tele end, FujiFilm JX300 has 28mm longer reach than the Fujifilm X30. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Fujifilm X30 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
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Telezoom

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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
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Max Aperture at Tele

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JX300
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

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JX300
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

FujiFilm JX300 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3 sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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FujiFilm JX300 for Street Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.60
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3 sensor
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FujiFilm JX300 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Sports Photography

POOR
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1800s
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 180 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.20
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
112 mm Tele Lens
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FujiFilm JX300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X30 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
130g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3 sensor
423g
Body Thickness 60mm
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FujiFilm JX300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Landscape Photography

POOR
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Fujifilm X30: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how FujiFilm JX300 and Fujifilm X30 scores compare:

FujiFilm JX300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #442 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1150 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Fujifilm X30
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #231 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X30 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats FujiFilm JX300 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose FujiFilm JX300. Otherwise, Fujifilm X30 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm X30 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Fujifilm X30
Brand FujiFilm Fujifilm
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-08-26
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 8.8 x 6.6 mm
Area 28.07mm2 58.08mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 3200 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5×) 28-112 mm (4�)
Max Aperture F2.6-6.2 F2.0-2.8
Macro Focus Range 10cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.65x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1800s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.00 m 7.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 130g 423g
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm 119 x 72 x 60mm
Battery Life 180 shots 470 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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