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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX5

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX5 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony WX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very close but the F300EXR (1/2") and WX5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was brought out within a month of the WX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the F300EXR grades vs the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony WX5

 F300EXR WX5 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 WX5 F300EXR 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony WX5

 F300EXR WX5 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR compared to the WX5.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and WX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The F300EXR offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography info
Sony WX5 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Sony WX5
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
Sony WX5 Travel photography information
63
lighter than others (215 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
38
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony WX5
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $250