FujiFilm JX300 vs Sony a1

The following is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm JX300 and Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the JX300 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The JX300 was unveiled 11 years prior to the a1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the JX300 grades vs the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the JX300 versus the a1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and a1 is 95 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and a1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The JX300 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony a1 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged JX300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.