Fujifilm FinePix JX300 review
Image quality is far from perfect, but this is still a competent camera at a competitive price.
Specifications
1/2.3in 14.0-megapixel sensor, 5.0x zoom (28-140mm equivalent), 130g
Barrel distortion was visible when composing photos too, and also in the instant review function, but thankfully it had disappeared (with the help of digital processing) in the final saved images. Digital processing wasn’t able to rescue the poor corner focus, though, and the heavy noise reduction required to handle the 14-megapixel sensor’s output made some photos resemble an oil painting when viewed up close. The camera picked sensible settings in low light to avoid blur, but without stabilisation, this meant high ISO speeds that generated even more noise.
Image quality is a little below average, but the JX300’s smart metal body and low price keep it in the running for those on a strict budget.
Basic Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Rating | *** |
| CCD effective megapixels | 14.0 megapixels |
| CCD size | 1/2.3in |
| Viewfinder | none |
| Viewfinder magnification, coverage | N/A |
| LCD screen size | 2.7in |
| LCD screen resolution | 230,000 pixels |
| Articulated screen | No |
| Live view | Yes |
| Optical zoom | 5.0x |
| Zoom 35mm equivalent | 28-140mm |
| Image stabilisation | none |
| Maximum image resolution | 4,288×3,216 |
| Maximum movie resolution | 1280×720 |
| Movie frame rate at max quality | 30fps |
| File formats | JPEG; AVI (M-JPEG) |
Physical | |
| Memory slot | SDHC |
| Mermory supplied | none |
| Battery type | Li-ion |
| Battery Life (tested) | 180 shots |
| Connectivity | USB, AV |
| HDMI output resolution | N/A |
| Body material | aluminium |
| Lens mount | N/A |
| Focal length multiplier | N/A |
| Kit lens model name | N/A |
| Accessories | USB cable |
| Weight | 130g |
| Size | 56x94x24mm |
Buying Information | |
| Warranty | one-year RTB |
| Price | £80 |
| Supplier | http://www.morecomputers.com |
| Details | www.fujifilm.co.uk |
Camera Controls | |
| Exposure modes | auto |
| Shutter speed | auto |
| Aperture range | f/2.6-8 (wide), f/6.2-20 (tele) |
| ISO range (at full resolution) | 100 to 1600 |
| Exposure compensation | +/-2 EV |
| White balance | auto, 6 presets |
| Additional image controls | none |
| Manual focus | No |
| Closest macro focus | 10cm |
| Auto-focus modes | centre, face detect, tracking |
| Metering modes | multi, face detect |
| Flash | auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, red-eye reduction |
| Drive modes | single, continuous, self-timer |