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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony H300

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV205
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony H300 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony H300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was announced 4 years before the H300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JV200 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the JV200 grades vs the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Sony H300

 JV200 H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the FujiFilm JV200

 H300 JV200 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony H300

 JV200 H300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV200 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the JV200 versus the H300.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and H300 is 96 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JV200 and H300.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H300 to give greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged JV200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography factors
Sony H300 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Street photography camera
Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography highlights
Sony H300 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
great battery (350 shots)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (590 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging features
Sony H300 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
24
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (590 grams)
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Sony H300
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Also referred to as FinePix JV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 590g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $49 $249