• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 108.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm JX250 advantages over Nikon S3000

  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 108 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    14.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Nikon S3000 advantages over Fujifilm JX250

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-5010

Fujifilm JX250
Olympus FE-5010
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm JX250 vs Olympus FE-5010

Nikon S3000
Olympus FE-5010
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S3000 vs Olympus FE-5010

Compared to Pentax H90

Fujifilm JX250
Pentax H90
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm JX250 vs Pentax H90

Nikon S3000
Pentax H90
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S3000 vs Pentax H90

Compared to Fujifilm JV100

Fujifilm JX250
Fujifilm JV100
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Wider angle lens
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm JX250 vs Fujifilm JV100

Nikon S3000
Fujifilm JV100
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S3000 vs Fujifilm JV100

Compared to Nikon S4000

Fujifilm JX250
Nikon S4000
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm JX250 vs Nikon S4000

Nikon S3000
Nikon S4000
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S4000

Compared to Fujifilm JX280

Fujifilm JX250
Fujifilm JX280
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm JX250 vs Fujifilm JX280

Nikon S3000
Fujifilm JX280
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels

Compare Nikon S3000 vs Fujifilm JX280

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