FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Announced August 2009
FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe JX300 was unveiled 18 months after the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the JX300 matches up against the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Pentax WS80
JX300 | WS80 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the FujiFilm JX300
WS80 | JX300 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WS80
JX300 | WS80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the JX300 and the WS80.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and WS80.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm JX300 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern JX300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Also called as | FinePix JX305 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
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 | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-6.2 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1800 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 130 grams (0.29 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 life | 180 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $110 | $220 |