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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JV205
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JV200 versus Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the JV200 scores against the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Sony WX300

 JV200 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm JV200

 WX300 JV200 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony WX300

 JV200 WX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV200 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JV200 versus Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JV200 against the WX300.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the JV200 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JV200 and WX300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX300 to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged JV200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV200
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV200
Street photography with Sony WX300
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography information
Sony WX300 Travel photography information
60
lighter than competition in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV200
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (180 shots)
no Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV200
Vlogging with Sony WX300
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Sony WX300
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Otherwise known as FinePix JV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $49 $330