FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX300
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Sony WX300
JV200 | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm JV200
WX300 | JV200 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony WX300
JV200 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |