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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and WX150 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was announced 19 months earlier than the WX150 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the F300EXR grades against the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony WX150

 F300EXR WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 WX150 F300EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony WX150

 F300EXR WX150 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the F300EXR compared to the WX150.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and WX150.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX150 will show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
38
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
Sony WX150 Sports photography info
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography details
Sony WX150 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition (215g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (133g)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Sony WX150 Vlogging info
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony WX150
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $300